Casey, Edmund Denis (Ed)
Personal
Birth Date:
2 January 1933 (Mackay, Queensland)
Death Date:
1 May 2006 (Mackay, Queensland)
Parents:
John Patrick Casey and Grace Mary (nee Robinson)
Family:
Laurette Norma Reeves in February 1924, 5 sons and 1 daughter
Education:
Mackay state and high schools, Christian Brothers' College, Mackay
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Career
Member, Mackay Harbour Board, 1967 to 1970; Carrier and contractor, 1959 to 1969; Truck driver, 1953 to 1959; Bank clerk, 1950 to 1953
Local Government Service:
Deputy Mayor, Mackay City Council, 1967 to 1970
Military Service:
Military Observer to Malaysia, 1958; Army Reserve, 1952 to 1962; National Service, 1951
Party Positions:
- Chairman of local, state and federal Australian Labor Party organisations in Mackay. 1959 - 1969
- Leader, Australian Labor Party Parliamentary delegation to Papua New Guinea. 1983
Parliamentary Representation
| House | Party | Electorate | From | To | Elected/Departure Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly | ALP | Mackay | 17 May 1969 | 27 May 1972 | |
| Assembly | IND | Mackay | 27 May 1972 | 7 Mar 1977 | |
| Assembly | ALP | Mackay | 7 Mar 1977 | 15 Jul 1995 | Did not contest |
Parliamentary Service
| Description | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Leader of Parliamentary Trade Delegation to Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore | 1993 | |
| Minister for Primary Industries | 7 Dec 1989 | 15 Jul 1995 |
| Opposition Spokesman on Primary Industries | Mar 1988 | Dec 1989 |
| Delegate, 33rd General Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Malaysia | 1987 | |
| Opposition Spokesman on Industry, Small Business and Technology | May 1985 | Nov 1986 |
| Opposition Spokesman on Transport | Nov 1983 | May 1985 |
| Opposition Spokesman for Rural Matters and Lands | Oct 1982 | Nov 1983 |
| Member, Standing Orders Committee | 1979 | 1983 |
| Member, Select Committee of Privileges | 1978 | |
| Delegate, Australian Constitutional Convention | 1978 | 1986 |
| Leader of the Opposition | 28 Nov 1978 | 20 Oct 1982 |
| Opposition Spokesman on Primary Industries, Lands and Forestry and Water Resources | 1977 | |
| Opposition Spokesman for Primary Industries | Dec 1977 | Nov 1978 |
| Member, Parliamentary Delegation to Papua New Guinea and South-East Asia | 1974 | |
| Member, Parliamentary Building Committee | 1970 | 1972 |
Additional Information
Notes:
Interests include sport and gardening. Vice President, Queensland Right to Life Association
Sources:
Image sourced from the collection of the Queensland Parliamentary Library and Research Service
[Last Modified: Tuesday, 04 July 2017]