Gilbert Alison is an Australian politician. He served as a Liberal Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for the seat of Maryborough from 1971 until his defeat in 1977, before returning at the 1983 election as a member of the National Party.[1] He served as Minister for Main Roads and Racing in the short-lived government of Russell Cooper between 25 September and 7 December 1989, before again being defeated and retiring from politics.[2]

Gil Alison
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Maryborough
In office
24 July 1971 – 12 November 1977
Preceded byHorace Davies
Succeeded byBrendan Hansen
In office
22 October 1983 – 2 December 1989
Preceded byBrendan Hansen
Succeeded byBob Dollin
Personal details
Born
Gilbert Alison

(1933-05-20) 20 May 1933 (age 90)
Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Political partyNational Party (1983–1989)
Other political
affiliations
Liberal Party (1971–1977)
SpouseFlorence Barbeler
Alma materUniversity of Queensland
OccupationAccountant

References edit

  1. ^ Green, Antony. "Maryborough". ABC Online. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
  2. ^ Hughes, Colin A. (2002). A handbook of Australian government and politics, 1985-1999. Federation Press. p. 143. ISBN 1-86287-434-4.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by Member for Maryborough
1971–1977
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member for Maryborough
1983–1989
Succeeded by