David Wotton | |
|---|---|
| Member for Heysen | |
| In office 1975–2002 | |
| Succeeded by | Isobel Redmond |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 August 1942 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
David Charles Wotton AM (born 14 August 1942) is a former Australian politician. He was a Liberal Party member of the South Australian House of Assembly between 1975 and 2002, representing the electorates of Murray and Heysen.[1]
Aside from the 1982 Mitcham by-election, Wotton presided over the closest win versus the Democrats in South Australian history,[2] winning against them by a two-candidate preferred margin of 1.9% in the 1997 election.
In 2012 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) "For service to the Parliament and community of South Australia through contributions to environmental management, family and community services, and the ageing".[3]
- ^ "Hon David Charles Wotton AM". Former members of the Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
- ^ "South Australian House of Assembly Election 2006: Heyson". The Poll Bludger. Archived from the original on 10 March 2007. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
- ^ "Member of the Order of Australia (AM) entry for The Honourable David Charles Wotton". Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 11 June 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
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