Eric Poole (Australian politician)

Eric Houguet Poole (born 10 August 1942) is a former Australian politician. He was the Country Liberal Party member for Araluen in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1986 to 2001.[1] In 1989, his Ministerial portfolio included racing, gaming and tourism.[2] In 1995, he was chairman of a parliamentary committee considering euthanasia.[3] Prior to his election, he acted as Chairman of the Northern Territory Tourism Commission.[4] Poole appears briefly in Cathy Henkel's documentary film Walking Through a Minefield (1999) regarding his involvement in the development of the Jabiluka uranium mine.[5]

References

1. Green, Antony (2005). "Araluen". 2005 Northern Territory Election. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 31 October 2010.
2. "Hatton in Cabinet". The Canberra Times. 5 September 1989. Retrieved 30 April 2016 – via Trove.
3. "Euthanasia fears in NT". The Canberra Times. 17 May 1995. Retrieved 30 April 2016 – via Trove.
4. "Tourism second as income earner". The Canberra Times. 24 June 1985. Retrieved 30 April 2016 – via Trove.
5. Henkel, Cathy (1 January 2000), Walking Through a Minefield, retrieved 30 April 2016

Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
Preceded by Jim Robertson	Member for Araluen 1986–2001	Succeeded by Jodeen Carney