Sandy Mackenzie | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Calare | |
| In office 13 December 1975 – 5 March 1983 | |
| Preceded by | John England |
| Succeeded by | David Simmons |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 August 1941 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | National Country Party |
| Alma mater | University of New England |
| Occupation | Agricultural scientist |
Alexander John "Sandy" Mackenzie AM (born 29 August 1941) is a former Australian politician. He was born in Melbourne and educated at Geelong Grammar School and the University of New England. He became an agricultural scientist, and then principal of the Orange Agricultural College. In 1975, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the National Country Party member for Calare. He held the seat until 1983, when he was defeated by Labor's David Simmons.[1][2]
Mackenzie was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2023 King's Birthday Honours for "significant service to the people and Parliament of Australia, to education, and to conservation".[3]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 11 May 2008.
- ↑ MacKENZIE, Alexander John. "Australian Parliamentary Handbook". Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ↑ "Mr Alexander (Sandy) John MacKENZIE". Australian Honours Search Facility. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
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