Education
Hauser was educated at Carlton, Preston and Strathfieldsaye Primary Schools, Northcote High School, Bendigo High School. And at the Royal Military College, Duntroon.
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Career
He was defeated at the 1982 election that saw the defeat of the Lindsay Thompson Liberal government and the election of an Australian Labor Party (ALP) government led by John Cain Junior. (whom he went to school with and defeated at high school debates). He was only 17 when his father died and had to leave Duntroon and return home to his family to support them.
He started sweeping floors at Potter co in 1946 and was so diligent that Mr Potter (Ian) initialised his inclusion on the staff of his firm.
He was President of the Victorian Young Liberals from 1950-1952. He was an advocate of states rights and an opponent of greater powers to the federal government.
Hauser was married to Beverley Hogan (1929–1989). He has two sons – Stephen (1963–2010) and Simon (1964).
Membership
He was subsequently elected a member of the Stock Exchange of Melbourne in 1960. He was president of Bell Potter Securities, and a member of many charitable committees, including the RSPCA. In Parliament he was a member of the Standing Orders Committee from 1970–1973 and the Conservation of Energy Resources Committee from 1976-1982.
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Political Party
The Liberal Party of Australia