Parliamentarians' questionnaires, 1982-1983 [manuscript]

Bib ID:
597700
Format:
Manuscript
Author:
Bicentenary Publications Project (Australia)
Related Online Resources:
Finding aid available at National Library of Australia
Access Conditions:
Available for reference. Not for loan.
Description:
  • 1982-1983
  • 5 cm. (5 folders)
Summary:

Biographical questionnaires arranged alphabetically by name. Parliamentarians represented include Sir Garfield Barwick, Peter Baume, Kim Beasley, Florence Bjelke-Peterson, Nick Bolkus, Gordon Bryant, John Button, Clyde Cameron, John Carrick, Joan Child, Donald Chipp, Douglas Everingham, Ken Fry, John Gorton, Al Grassby, Margaret Guilfoyle, Janine Haynes, Paul Hasluck, Peter Howson, John Kerin, Douglas McClelland, William McMahon, Alan Missen, Gordon Scholes, Barry Simon, Billy Snedden, Dorothy Tangney and Gough Whitlam. The questions cover basic biographical data, and also seek information on political influences, aims and achievements, perceived improvements to the political process, the Parliamentary committee system and career since politics.

Biography/History:

In 1982, biographical information was sought from all Members and Senators of the Parliament of Australia. Responses were received from 154 parliamentarians.

Notes:
Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 8806.
Related Material:
Associated material: Oral history interviews with many of the politicians represented in this collection, conducted by the Parliamentary Oral History Project, are held in National Library of Australia Manuscript Section.
Subject:
Politicians -- Australia -- Biography
Occupation:
Federal politicians
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