Roger Goldsworthy

Eric Roger Goldsworthy (17 July 1929 – 1 July 2025) was an Australian politician and 3rd Deputy Premier of South Australia from 1979 to 1982. Goldsworthy represented the House of Assembly seat of Kavel for the Liberal and Country League and Liberal Party from 1970 to 1992.

Education and early years Goldsworthy had a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Adelaide (Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Geology) and a Diploma in teaching.

Goldsworthy was active in the development and exploitation of mineral resources whilst in parliament as well as in his retirement. Whilst Minister of Mines, he negotiated the establishment of the Olympic Dam mine and the Cooper Basin liquid scheme and put these to Parliament.

Retirement and final years A leading member of the right wing of the South Australia Liberals, Goldsworthy retired from politics in 1992 to allow fellow right-winger and former state party leader Olsen to re-enter parliament and challenge for the leadership. Following his parliamentary career, Goldsworthy continued to support the resources sector in South Australia through his membership of the RIDB.

Honours Goldsworthy was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for service to Parliament and the community in 1997.