Name John Tierney | Occupation Lecturer Nationality Australian Resigned April 14, 2005 | |
Alma mater University of NewcastleUniversity of Sydney Previous office Australian Senator (1991–2005) Books Inquiry Into the Provisions of the Workplace Relations Amendment (Right of Entry) Bill 2004 Education University of Newcastle, University of Sydney | ||
John William Tierney OAM (born 21 January 1946), Australian politician, was a Liberal member of the Australian Senate 1991 - 2005, representing the state of New South Wales.
Tierney was born in Cooma, and was educated at the University of Newcastle and the University of Sydney, gaining a Ph.D. in education. He was Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Newcastle before entering politics.
Tierney was appointed to the Senate in February 1991 to succeed Peter Baume, who had resigned in January. Tierney was subsequently elected at the elections of 1993 and 1998. He resigned from the Senate in early 2005.
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