David Hawker | |
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25th Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives | |
In office 16 November 2004 – 17 October 2007 | |
Preceded by | Neil Andrew |
Succeeded by | Harry Jenkins |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Wannon | |
In office 7 May 1983 – 19 July 2010 | |
Preceded by | Malcolm Fraser |
Succeeded by | Dan Tehan |
Personal details | |
Born | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia | 1 May 1949
Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
Relations | Charles Hawker (cousin) George Charles Hawker (great-grandfather) |
Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
Occupation | Farmer and grazier |
Website | DavidHawker.com.au |
David Peter Maxwell Hawker AO (born 1 May 1949) is a former Australian politician who served as a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives from May 1983 to July 2010, representing the Division of Wannon, Victoria, previously represented by former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser.
Hawker served as the 25th Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2004 to 2007.