Reg Wright
Sir Reginald Charles Wright (10 July 1905 – 10 March 1990) was an Australian barrister and politician. He was a member of the Liberal Party and served as a Senator for Tasmania from 1950 to 1978. He held ministerial office in the Gorton and McMahon governments, although he was known for crossing the floor.
The Honourable Sir Reg Wright | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Works | |
| In office 28 February 1968 – 7 December 1972 | |
| Prime Minister | John Gorton William McMahon |
| Preceded by | Bert Kelly |
| Succeeded by | Jim Cavanagh |
| Minister in charge of Tourist Activities | |
| In office 28 February 1968 – 31 May 1971 | |
| Prime Minister | John Gorton William McMahon |
| Preceded by | Don Chipp |
| Succeeded by | Peter Howson |
| Senator for Tasmania | |
| In office 22 February 1950 – 30 June 1978 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 July 1905 Central Castra, Tasmania |
| Died | 10 March 1990 (aged 84) Central Castra, Tasmania |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal (1950–78) Independent (1978) |
| Relations | Sir Douglas Wright (brother) John Wright (brother) Anne Osborn Krueger (niece) |
| Profession | Barrister |
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