Norm Marlborough | |
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| Member of theWestern Australian Legislative Assembly forCockburn (1986–1989) Peel (1989–2007) | |
| In office 7 June 1986 – 9 November 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Clive Hughes |
| Succeeded by | Paul Papalia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Norman Richard Marlborough (1945-08-12)12 August 1945 (age 80) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Party | Labor |
| Profession | Union official |
Norman Richard Marlborough (born 12 August 1945) is a former Australian politician.
Originally from England, Marlborough was born inWestow,Yorkshire, and arrived inWestern Australia in 1963.[1] Before he entered parliament, he was afitter and turner and later a union official. He was elected as aLabor Party member of theWestern Australian Legislative Assembly for the seat ofCockburn at a by-election on 7 June 1986, following the death ofClive Hughes. In 1989, he transferred to the new seat ofPeel after a redistribution.[2]
Marlborough served in a number of Shadow portfolios and then in Government in Parliamentary Secretary roles. On 3 February 2006, he was promoted to theCabinet as Minister for Small Business, Minister for the Peel and the South West, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Education and Training.[2]
On 9 November 2006, Marlborough resigned from the ministry and from Parliament following the release of taped phone calls to disgraced former premierBrian Burke in which Burke advised Marlborough as to how to answer a question regarding the appointment to a government commission.[3]
Marlborough is married to Ros Marlborough and has two sons, Patrick and Richard.
| Western Australian Legislative Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by | Member forCockburn 1986–1989 | Succeeded by |
| Established | Member forPeel 1989–2007 | Succeeded by |
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