Eric Fitzgibbon

Eric John Fitzgibbon (born 27 August 1936) was an Australian politician. Born in Taree, New South Wales, he attended the University of New England and became a teacher. He served on Cessnock City Council, and was mayor from 1981-83. In 1984, he entered the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Hunter. He held the seat until 1996, when he retired. He was succeeded by his son, Joel Fitzgibbon, currently the Minister for Defence.cite web|last=Carr|first=Adam|title=Australian Election Archive|work=Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive|url=http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia|year=2008|accessdate=2008-05-22]

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NAME = Fitzgibbon, Eric John
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SHORT DESCRIPTION = Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH = 27 August 1936
PLACE OF BIRTH = Taree, New South Wales
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