Colin Rattray

Colin Lewis Rattray OAM (28 December 1931 – 19 February 2009) was an Australian politician. He was an Independent member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council from 1992 to 2004, representing first South Esk and then Apsley.

Colin Rattray OAM
Member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council for Apsley
In office 1 July 1999 – 1 May 2004
Preceded by	Division created
Succeeded by	Tania Rattray
Member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council for South Esk
In office 23 May 1992 – 31 June 1999
Preceded by	Dick Archer
Succeeded by	Division abolished
Personal details
Born	(1931-12-28)28 December 1931 Scottsdale, Tasmania
Died	19 February 2009(2009-02-19) (aged 77) Winnaleah, Tasmania
Political party	Independent

Rattray was born in Scottsdale, and was elected Mayor of Ringarooma in 1981. In 1992 he was elected to the Legislative Council for South Esk, which he held until that seat was replaced by Apsley in 1999. He remained member for Apsley until 2004, when he retired; he was succeeded by his daughter, Tania Rattray.[1]

Rattray died in February 2009, aged 77.[2]

References

1. Tasmanian Parliament (2005). "Colin Lewis Rattray". The Parliament of Tasmania from 1856. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
2. Former northern MLC dies, ABC News, 20 February 2009.

Tasmanian Legislative Council
Preceded by Dick Archer	Member for South Esk 1992–1999	Abolished
New seat	Member for Apsley 1999–2004	Succeeded by Tania Rattray