Vaughan, Kenneth Hamilton (Ken)
Personal
Birth Date:
29 October 1934 (Townsville, Queensland)
Death Date:
22 June 2011 (Brisbane, Queensland)
Parents:
Clifford Llewellyn Vaughan and Ruby Sarah
Family:
Lesley Joyce Cowdroy on 12 December 1982, 1 son, 2 daughters
Education:
Richard State Primary School; Thornburgh College, Charters Towers; Central Technical College, Brisbane
Religion:
Presbyterian
Career
Assistant Secretary, Electrical Trades Union of Australia (Qld Branch); Electrical fitter and mechanic
Military Service:
Citizens Military Forces (RAEME), 1956 to 1958; National Service, 1956
Party Positions:
- President, Banyo Northgate ALP Branch.
- President, Nudgee Electorate Executive Committee.
Parliamentary Representation
| House | Party | Electorate | From | To | Elected/Departure Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly | ALP | Nudgee | 12 Nov 1977 | 15 Jul 1995 | Did not contest |
Parliamentary Service
| Description | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Member, Printing Committee | 10 Nov 1992 | 20 Jun 1995 |
| Minister for Employment, Training and Industrial Relations | 16 Dec 1991 | 24 Sep 1992 |
| Minister for Resource Industries | 7 Dec 1989 | 16 Dec 1991 |
| Opposition Spokesman for Mines and Energy | Sep 1988 | Dec 1989 |
| Member, Parliamentary Delegation to Japan, China, Hong Kong and Thailand | 1987 | |
| Opposition Spokesman for Employment and Industrial Affairs | Nov 1987 | Sep 1988 |
| Opposition Spokesman for Mines and Energy | Jul 1980 | Nov 1987 |
| Opposition Spokesman for Mines, Energy and Police | Dec 1977 | Jul 1980 |
Additional Information
Notes:
Interests include fishing, bowls, tennis and swimming
[Last Modified: Wednesday, 19 July 2017]