Dick Healey | |
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| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Davidson | |
| In office 13 February 1971 – 28 August 1981 | |
| Preceded by | New district |
| Succeeded by | Terry Metherell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 December 1923 Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Died | 10 December 2000 (aged 77) Sydney |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse(s) | Winifred Mary (1945–63) Doreen Robins (1963–2000) |
| Occupation | Broadcaster, Politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  Royal Australian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank | Warrant Officer |
| Unit | No. 458 Squadron RAAF |
| Battles/wars | |
Richard Owen Healey (7 December 1923 – 10 December 2000) was a New South Wales politician, ABC sports broadcaster, and minister of the crown in the cabinets of Sir Robert Askin, Tom Lewis and Sir Eric Willis. From 1973 to 1975 he was Minister for Youth and Community Services, when he was made Minister for Health, which he held until the Coalition lost office in May 1976. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for 19 years from 3 March 1962 until his retirement on 28 August 1981 for the Liberal Party.[1]
- ^ "The Hon. Richard Owen Healey (1923–2000)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 1 May 2019.