Garrie Gibson

Garrie David Gibson (born 17 October 1954) is an Australian retired politician. Born in Brisbane, he was educated at the University of Queensland and the North Brisbane College of Advanced Education before becoming a primary teacher. He was an organiser with the Queensland Teachers Union before his election to the Australian House of Representatives in 1990 as the Labor member for Moreton. His election was the first time the Labor Party had ever won the seat, which has existed since Federation, although independent James Wilkinson sat as a Labor member from 1904–1906. Gibson held the seat until his defeat in 1996.[1]

Garrie Gibson
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Moreton
In office
24 March 1990 – 2 March 1996
Preceded byDon Cameron
Succeeded byGary Hardgrave
Personal details
Born (1954-10-17) 17 October 1954
Brisbane, Queensland
NationalityAustralian
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
OccupationTeacher

References
  1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 20 July 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-26.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
Don Cameron		 Member for Moreton
1990 – 1996		 Succeeded by
Gary Hardgrave


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