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Don Pegler

b. 1954

Australian politician

Politician Farmer Cattle rancher
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About Don Pegler

Born 1954. Don Pegler is an Australian politician, farmer, cattle rancher and sheep shearer.

Donald William Pegler is an Australian politician. He was an independent member of the South Australian House of Assembly electorate of Mount Gambier from the 2010 election to the 2014 election.

A resident of Kongorong, South Australia, Pegler was the mayor of the District Council of Grant before entering state politics. He narrowly defeated Liberal candidate and Mount Gambier Mayor Steve Perryman with a primary vote of 36 percent and a two-candidate preferred vote of 50.4 percent, succeeding retiring independent MHA Rory McEwen.

In May 2013, Pegler stated that he had changed his view on voluntary euthanasia, and after opposing a bill to legalise it in 2012, now supported such a move.

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Important facts

Born
1954
Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the South Australian House of Assembly, District Chairman of Grant, Member of the District Council of Grant
Also known as
Donald William Pegler

People in Don Pegler's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Don Pegler?

Australian politician

When was Don Pegler born?

Don Pegler was born in 1954.

What is Don Pegler's occupation?

Don Pegler is a politician, farmer, cattle rancher and sheep shearer.

What nationality is Don Pegler?

Don Pegler is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Don Pegler

· Wikidata: Q5293304

· DBpedia: Don Pegler

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