Jim McKiernan
James Philip McKiernan (11 October 1944 – 10 August 2018) was an Irish-born Australian politician. Born in Cavan, Ireland, he was a fitter and turner before entering politics. In Australia he was a union education officer for the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union. In 1984, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Western Australia. A one-time convenor of the Left faction, McKiernan was the Labor Caucus' returning officer for the Hawke versus Keating leadership ballot. He remained in the Senate until his retirement in 2002.[1] He was married to Western Australian state MP Jackie Watkins from 1985.[2]
Jim McKiernan | |
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| Senator for Western Australia | |
| In office 1 December 1984 – 30 June 2002 | |
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| Born | James Philip McKiernan 11 October 1944 Cavan, Ireland |
| Died | 10 August 2018 (aged 73) Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Nationality | Irish Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
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| Occupation | Fitter, turner |
McKiernan died at his home in Perth on 10 August 2018.[3]
References
- Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 20 July 2007. Retrieved 11 November 2008.
- "Jacqueline Patricia Watkins". Parliament of Western Australia. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- "Irish-born former WA senator dies, aged 73". Irish Echo Australia. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
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