Sir Reginald Swartz | |
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Leader of the House | |
In office 10 March 1971 – 15 August 1972 | |
Leader | William McMahon |
Preceded by | Billy Snedden |
Succeeded by | Don Chipp |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Darling Downs | |
In office 10 December 1949 – 2 November 1972 | |
Preceded by | Arthur Fadden |
Succeeded by | Tom McVeigh |
Personal details | |
Born | Brisbane, Queensland | 14 April 1911
Died | 2 February 2006 | (aged 94)
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
Occupation | Soldier |
Sir Reginald William Colin Swartz KBE (14 April 1911 – 2 February 2006) was an Australian Liberal Party politician who was Minister during the governments of Sir Robert Menzies, Harold Holt and John Gorton. In particular, he is best known as the Minister for Civil Aviation between 1966 and 1969.
He represented the Division of Darling Downs in the House of Representatives between 1949 and 1972 and was a member of the Government for the entire length of his parliamentary service.
Swartz Barracks at the Oakey Army Aviation Centre is named for him.