Garry Nehl | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Cowper | |
In office 1 December 1984 – 8 October 2001 | |
Preceded by | Ian Robinson |
Succeeded by | Luke Hartsuyker |
Personal details | |
Born | Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia | 19 February 1934
Died | 3 October 2023 | (aged 89)
Political party | National |
Spouse |
Suzanne Saul (m. 1956) |
Occupation | Journalist Public relations |
Garry Owen Barr Nehl, AM (19 February 1934 – 3 October 2023) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1984 to 2001, representing the seat of Cowper for the National Party. He served as deputy speaker from 1996 to 2001. He worked in journalism and public relations before his election to federal parliament and was a leading campaigner for New England statehood at the height of the movement in the 1960s.