Ray Groom
Raymond John Groom AO (born 3 September 1944) is an Australian lawyer and former sportsman and politician, representing the Liberal Party in the Federal Parliament 1975–84 and the Tasmanian Parliament 1986–2001. He was a Federal and state minister for a total of 13 years. He was Premier of Tasmania from 1992 to 1996 and also served as Deputy Premier and Attorney-General.
Ray Groom | |
|---|---|
| 39th Premier of Tasmania | |
| In office 17 February 1992 – 18 March 1996 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Sir Phillip Bennett Sir Guy Green |
| Deputy | John Beswick |
| Preceded by | Michael Field |
| Succeeded by | Tony Rundle |
| Member of the Tasmanian Parliament for Denison | |
| In office 8 February 1986 – 9 August 2001 | |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Braddon | |
| In office 13 December 1975 – 26 October 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Davies |
| Succeeded by | Chris Miles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Raymond John Groom 3 September 1944 Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse |
Gillian Groom (née Crisp)
(m. 1967) |
| Children | Matthew Groom |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Profession | Barrister; politician |
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