Summary
Barry Wayne Haase (born 19 November 1945) is a former Australian politician who served as a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives from October 1998 to August 2013. He initially represented the Western Australian Division of Kalgoorlie, the largest parliamentary constituency by area in the world.[1] In 2010, Kalgoorlie was abolished, and Haase transferred to the newly created Division of Durack, essentially the northern half of his old electorate.
Barry Haase | |
|---|---|
 Haase circa 2002 | |
| Administrator of the Australian Indian Ocean Territories | |
| In office 5 October 2014 – 4 October 2017 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor‑General | Sir Peter Cosgrove |
| Preceded by | Jon Stanhope |
| Succeeded by | Natasha Griggs |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Kalgoorlie | |
| In office 3 October 1998 – 21 August 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Graeme Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Division abolished |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Durack | |
| In office 21 August 2010 – 5 August 2013 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Melissa Price |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 November 1945 Southern Cross, Western Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Company director |
Haase was born in Southern Cross, Western Australia, and was a company director before entering politics.
He announced his retirement on 15 June 2013.[2]
In 2014 he was appointed to be the Administrator of the Australian Indian Ocean Territories for Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. He served in this capacity from 5 October 2014 to 4 October 2017.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Australian MP in fight for biggest constituency - Telegraph". Archived from the original on 15 November 2007. Retrieved 15 November 2007.
- ^ "News and Information from Western Australia's Kimberley Region, Kunnunurra news, Fitzroy Crossing News, Broome News, Derby News, Halls Creek News". Kimberley Page. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ^ Briggs, Jamie. "New Administrator for Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands". Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development. Archived from the original on 21 October 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.