McCauley, Diane Elizabeth (Di)
Personal
Birth Date:
4 June 1946 (Wondai, Queensland)
Parents:
Robert James Huston and Hazel Audrey (nee Greensill)
Family:
Ian Robert McCauley on 7 August 1965, 2 sons, 1 daughter
Education:
Wondai, Ihtaca and Texas State schools: Gympie and Kingaroy State High schools; University of Queensland, Bachelor of Arts
Religion:
Church of England
Career
Grazier; Part owner and manager of stud cattle property since 1975
Local Government Service:
Councillor, Banana Shire Council, April 1985 to 28 August 1990
Party Positions:
- Former parliamentary representative on State Management Committee.
- Former Deputy Chairman, Callide Valley Women's Section.
- Member, Party Committees: Education; Water Resources and Maritime Services; Main Roads; Local Government and Racing; Health; Mines and Energy; and Family Services. 1986 - 1989
Parliamentary Representation
| House | Party | Electorate | From | To | Elected/Departure Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly | NAT | Callide | 1 Nov 1986 | 13 Jun 1998 | Did not contest |
Speeches:
All Speeches
Parliamentary Service
| Description | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Minister for Local Government and Planning | 26 Feb 1996 | 26 Jun 1998 |
| Coalition Shadow Minister for Local Government and Shadow Minister Assisting the Leaders on Women's Issues | 2 Aug 1995 | 19 Feb 1996 |
| Member, Estimates Committee A | 31 Mar 1995 | 13 Jun 1995 |
| Member, Estimates Committee A | 28 Apr 1994 | 23 Jun 1994 |
| Coalition Shadow Minister for Local Government | Nov 1992 | Jul 1995 |
| Assistant Spokesperson for Local Government, Main Roads and Housing | Jan 1991 | Oct 1992 |
| National Party Spokesperson for Women's Affairs | 29 Jan 1991 | Oct 1992 |
| Chairperson, Parliamentary Library Advisory Committee | 1990 | 1995 |
| Member, Overseas Trade Delegation to Japan, Korea and Indonesia | 1990 | |
| Member, Parliamentary Service Commission | 6 Mar 1990 | 14 Jul 1995 |
| National Party Spokesperson on Health | Jan 1990 | Oct 1992 |
| Secretary, Parliamentary National Party | Sep 1989 | Mar 1996 |
| Member, Refreshment Rooms Committee | Feb 1987 | Apr 1988 |
Additional Information
Notes:
Interests include creative writing and family; Former member, Biloela Fire Brigade Board; Former member, Capricorn Tourism and Development Organisation; Executive member, Banana Shire Historical Society; Member: Biloela Hack and Pony Club, Biloela Equestrian Group, Queensland Recreation Council, Biloela Child Care Committee, Banana Shire Community Health Services
Sources:
Image souced from the collection of Queensland Parliamentary Library and Research Service; Waterson, DB, Biographical Register of the Queensland Parliament: 1981-1992, (Sydney: Casket Publications, 1993)
[Last Modified: Thursday, 10 August 2017]