Guide to the Slipper, Peter (politician) : programs and invitations ephemera material collected by the National Library of Australia, n.d.

 

Collection context

Summary

Collection number:
EPH PROG/INV Slipper, Peter (politician)
Language:
English and English
Availability:
Available

Background

Content Summary:

Material in the Programs and invitations ephemera collection includes invitations to official events, dinner invitations honouring visiting dignitaries, dance cards, award presentations, openings, commemorative and sporting programs. Some programs and invitations may also include menus.

Biography/History: Peter Neil Slipper (born 14 February 1950) is a former independent member of the Australian House of Representatives, who represented the Division of Fisher, Queensland, from 1993 until his retirement in 2013. He had represented the same division for the Nationals from 1984 to 1987. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party's Queensland division from 1993 until its merger with the National Party of Australia-Queensland to form the Liberal National Party of Queensland in 2008, when he became an independent upon his election as Speaker in 2011. He served as the 27th Speaker of the House of Representatives from 24 November 2011 to 9 October 2012, and in April 2012 he stood aside briefly during an investigation into use of travel entitlements, and resigned from the position on the 9th of October 2012.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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