John Greenwood

John Ward Greenwood (29 April 1934 – 23 December 2023) was an Australian politician who was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Biography John Ward Greenwood was born in Kingsford, New South Wales, the son of Albert Francis Greenwood and his wife Lila (née Ward). He was educated at various state schools across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria before attending Church of England Grammar School. He then graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Arts in 1957 and a Bachelor of Laws in 1958.

Public career Greenwood took over the seat of Ashgrove from the retiring fellow Liberal, Doug Tooth, at the 1974 Queensland state election.

He held many roles whilst in politics including: Minister for Survey, Valuation, Urban and Regional Affairs 1976-1977 Minister for Survey and Valuation 1977-1980 Member of the select committee on Subordinate Legislation 1975-1976 Queensland Representative on the Australian Parliamentary Delegation to Canada 1976 Delegate to the Australian Constitutional Convention 1976 Member of the select committee on Privileges 1980 Member of the Parliamentary Refreshment Rooms Committee 1980 Member of the Parliamentary delegation to Asia 1981 Delegate-elect to the Constitutional Convention 1983