About Maurice Neil
Born 1944. Maurice Neil is an Australian politician and barrister.
Maurice James Neil (born 29 May 1944) is an Australian politician, soldier and lawyer. Born in Manchester, England, he migrated to Australia at the age of 5. Neil attended the University of Sydney. He served in the military 1966–75, including voluntary time in Vietnam as a platoon commander in the Royal Australian Infantry.
Afterwards, he became a barrister, practising at the New South Wales Bar from 1971. Neil became a Queen's Counsel in 1985.
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Who is Maurice Neil?
Australian politician and lawyer
When was Maurice Neil born?
Maurice Neil was born on 29 May 1944 in Manchester.
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Maurice Neil is a politician and barrister.
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Maurice Neil is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maurice Neil. https://biography.guide/maurice-neil/
MLA: "Maurice Neil." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maurice-neil/.
Chicago: "Maurice Neil." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maurice-neil/.
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