Neal, Donald McConnell (Don)
Personal
Birth Date:
31 May 1939 (Jandowae, Queensland)
Parents:
Donald McKenzie Neal and Christina Elizabeth (nee Schutt)
Family:
Frances Lillian Nelson on 5 September 1964, 3 sons, 1 daughter
Education:
Cabawin State School; Church of England Grammar School, Brisbane; Central Technical College
Religion:
Methodist
Career
Professional wool classer and farmer/grazier
Party Positions:
- Branch Chairman, Young National Party.
- Secretary and Campaign Director, Balonne Electorate Council. 1966 - 1971
- Management Committee. 1983
- Transport Committee.
- Delegate, Whips' Conference at Westminster. 1982
- Secretary, State Electoral Council National Party.
Parliamentary Representation
| House | Party | Electorate | From | To | Elected/Departure Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly | CN | Balonne | 27 May 1972 | 19 Sep 1992 | Did not contest |
Parliamentary Service
| Description | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Member, Parliamentary Select Committee of Privileges | 21 Mar 1990 | |
| Opposition Whip | 1 Mar 1990 | 19 Sep 1992 |
| Minister for Water Resources and Maritime Services | 9 Dec 1987 | 7 Dec 1989 |
| Minister for Corrective Services, Administrative Services and Valuation | 1 Dec 1986 | 1 Dec 1987 |
| Chairman, Select Committee of Privilege | 1983 | |
| Member, Standing Orders Committee | 1983 | 1986 |
| Delegate, Australian Constitutional Convention | 1983 | |
| Member, Library Committee | 1980 | 1983 |
| Member, Select Committee of Privilege | Aug 1980 | Dec 1986 |
| Government Whip | 23 Jul 1980 | 30 Nov 1986 |
| Delegate, Australian Constitutional Convention | 1978 | |
| Delegate, Australian Constitutional Convention | 1976 | |
| Member, Parliamentary delegation to Papua New Guinea and South-East Asia | 1974 | 1974 |
Additional Information
Notes:
Interests include water sports, music and horse sports; Member: Australian Workers Union, Graingrowers Association, Tara Show Society Committee
Sources:
Image sourced from the collection of the Queensland Parliamentary Library and Research Service; Waterson, DB, A Biographical Register of the Queensland Parliament: 1981-1992, (Sydney: Casket Publications, 1993)
[Last Modified: Friday, 25 August 2017]