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David McKenzie (Victorian politician)

Summary

David Charles McKenzie (born 30 May 1933) is a former Australian politician. Born in Melbourne, he was a teacher before entering politics. He was involved in local politics as a member of Diamond Valley Shire Council, of which he was president 1969–71. In 1972, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the member for Diamond Valley, defeating Liberal MP Neil Brown. As a backbench Member in 1973 McKenzie, together with fellow Labor Member Tony Lamb, introduced the Medical Practice Clarification Bill which, if passed, would have allowed abortion in the Australian Capital Territory. The Bill was defeated after a conscience vote on 10 May 1973 by 98 votes to 23.[1] McKenzie held the seat until his defeat by Brown in 1975.[2]

David McKenzie
OAM
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Diamond Valley
In office
2 December 1972 – 13 December 1975
Preceded byNeil Brown
Succeeded byNeil Brown
Personal details
Born (1933-05-30) 30 May 1933 (age 90)
Melbourne, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
OccupationTeacher

References edit

  1. ^ Ainsley Symons (2014), "Anti-Abortion Campaigning and the Political Process," in Recorder (Melbourne Branch, Australian Society for the Study of Labour History), No. 279, March, p.2
  2. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 20 June 2008.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Diamond Valley
1972 – 1975 		Succeeded by