Cam Campion
Cameron John Campion (1943 – 16 October 1995)[1] was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.
Member of Parliament
| New Zealand Parliament | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1990–93 | 43rd | Wanganui | National | |
| 1993 | Changed allegiance to: | Independent | ||
Campion won the seat of Wanganui from Labour in 1990; the seat had been held by Russell Marshall, who was retiring. Once in Parliament, Campion quickly became associated with Michael Laws, Hamish MacIntyre and Gilbert Myles in objecting to the monetarist policy of Ruth Richardson, known as Ruthanasia, which the fourth National Government was following.
He announced his resignation from the National Party on 3 March 1993, and accused the party of attempting to rig the reselection process against him. Campion remained an Independent for the remainder of his term, up to the 1993 general election in November when he was defeated.
Death
Campion died of bowel cancer in 1995, which encouraged Laws in championing an unsuccessful 'Death with Dignity Bill' to legalise voluntary euthanasia.[1][2]
His surviving wife Margaret was elected to the Wanganui District Council for the term 2001–04. In the 2019 New Year Honours, she was awarded the Queen's Service Medal, for services to the community.[3]
References
- Adhar, R.J. (1996). "Religious parliamentarians and euthanasia: a window into church and state in New Zealand". Journal of Church and State. 38 (3): 569–593. doi:10.1093/jcs/38.3.569.
- History of euthanasia in New Zealand, The Life Resources Charitable Trust.
- "New Year honours list 2019". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
| New Zealand Parliament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Russell Marshall |
Member of Parliament for Wanganui 1990–93 |
Succeeded by Jill Pettis |