Peter White (Australian politician)

This article is about the Australian politician. For other uses, see Peter White (disambiguation).

Peter White
Member of the Australian Parliament for McPherson
In office 21 February 1981 – 19 February 1990
Preceded by	Eric Robinson
Succeeded by	John Bradford
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Southport
In office 12 November 1977 – 29 November 1980
Preceded by	New seat
Succeeded by	Doug Jennings
Personal details
Born	Peter Nicholson Duckett White (1936-01-19)19 January 1936 Brisbane, Queensland
Died
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Liberal Party of Australia
Spouse(s)	Shirley Estelle Mace (m.1964)
Alma mater	Australian National University
Occupation	Soldier

Peter Nicholson Duckett White (19 January 1936 – 13 February 2005) was an Australian politician. Born in Brisbane, he was educated at Duntroon Military College and the Australian National University in Canberra before serving in the military from 1954 to 1975. In 1977, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Queensland as the Liberal member for Southport. He held that position until 1980, when he was defeated by National Party candidate, Doug Jennings.

White then entered federal politics, winning the by-election for the Australian House of Representatives seat of McPherson caused by the death of Liberal minister Eric Robinson. Although challenged by National Country Party Senator Glen Sheil, he won the seat safely. He held the seat until his retirement in 1990. White died in 2005.

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Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by New seat	Member for Southport 1977 – 1980	Succeeded by Doug Jennings
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Eric Robinson	Member for McPherson 1981 – 1990	Succeeded by John Bradford