Don Taylor (Australian politician)
Alexander Donald Taylor AM (24 January 1928 – 26 July 2023) was an Australian politician who was a Labor Party member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1968 to 1984, representing the electoral district of Cockburn. He served as a minister in the government of John Tonkin, including as deputy premier from 1973 to 1974. Taylor later served as Administrator of Christmas Island (an Australian external territory) from 1986 to 1990.
The Honourable Don Taylor AM | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Premier of Western Australia | |
| In office 30 May 1973 – 8 April 1974 | |
| Premier | John Tonkin |
| Preceded by | Herb Graham |
| Succeeded by | Ray McPharlin |
| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 23 March 1968 – 31 August 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Curran |
| Succeeded by | Clive Hughes |
| Constituency | Cockburn |
| Administrator of Christmas Island | |
| In office 4 August 1986 – 24 February 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Paterson |
| Succeeded by | Bill McKenzie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 January 1928 Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Died | 26 July 2023 (aged 95) Myaree, Western Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
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