Ron Edwards | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Stirling | |
| In office 5 March 1983 – 13 March 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Ian Viner |
| Succeeded by | Eoin Cameron |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 July 1945 Perth, Western Australia |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Alma mater | University of Western Australia University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Lecturer |
Ronald Frederick Edwards (born 2 July 1945) is a retired Australian politician. Born in Perth, Western Australia, he was educated at the University of Western Australia and the University of Sydney, after which he became a lecturer in economics and industrial relations. In 1983, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Stirling, defeating the sitting member, Liberal minister Ian Viner. Edwards held Stirling until his defeat by Liberal candidate Eoin Cameron in 1993.[1]