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Malcolm Buckby

b. 1951

Australian politician

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About Malcolm Buckby

Born 1951. Malcolm Buckby is an Australian politician, farmer, cattle rancher and economist.

Malcolm Robert Buckby (born 8 September 1951) is an Australian former politician who lost his seat in the electoral district of Light in the 2006 SA election. He was first elected in 1993 replacing Bruce Eastick.

Buckby attended Prince Alfred College in Adelaide. He undertook Bachelor of Agricultural Science at the University of Adelaide. Later, he completed a Graduate Diploma of Economics and became a researcher working on a range of economic impact studies for the South Australian Centre for Economic Studies.

After the 2002 South Australian state election, Buckby was given the portfolios of Education, and transport, urban development, and planning portfolios in opposition. In April 2004, Buckby gave up his portfolios to concentrate on his electorate. Tony Piccolo won this seat in the 2006 SA election with 52.1% on two-party preference, a swing of 4.9%.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Adelaide, Prince Alfred College
Positions held
Member of the South Australian House of Assembly, Minister for Youth and Employment, Justice of the Peace for South Australia
Also known as
Malcolm Robert Buckby

People in Malcolm Buckby's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Malcolm Buckby?

Australian politician

When was Malcolm Buckby born?

Malcolm Buckby was born on 8 September 1951.

What is Malcolm Buckby's occupation?

Malcolm Buckby is a politician, farmer, cattle rancher and economist.

What nationality is Malcolm Buckby?

Malcolm Buckby is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Malcolm Buckby

· Wikidata: Q6742222

· DBpedia: Malcolm Buckby

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