Geoff Prosser

Geoff Prosser

Geoffrey Daniel Prosser (born 6 November, 1948), Australian politician, was a Liberal member of the
Australian House of Representatives from July 1987 until the 2007 election, representing the Division of Forrest, Western Australia.

Prosser was born in Bunbury, Western Australia, and was a self-employed businessman and company director before entering politics. He was a member of the Bunbury City Council 1979-85.

Prosser was a member of the Opposition Shadow Ministry from 1990 to 1996. After the Liberal Party's election at the March 1996 election, he was appointed Small Business and Consumer Affairs in the Howard ministry. On the basis of Liberal prime minister John Howard's 1996 Guide on Key Elements of Ministerial Behaviour Geoff Prosser had to resign in July 1997 because of improper business dealings. He continued to be a major retail landlord, and this clearly conflicted with his responsibilities as Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs.

Prosser is believed to be one of the wealthiest politicians in Federal Parliament, if not the wealthiest. [cite web|url=http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=120676 |title=Turnbull risks MP for Money label |publisher=ninemsn Pty Ltd|accessdate=2006-08-10|author = Laurie Oakes|date=2006-08-08]

On Saturday, 3 March 2007 The Australian Newspaper published allegations [cite web|url=http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21317016-5006789,00.html |title=Coalition senator admits meeting Burke |publisher=News Ltd |accessdate=2007-03-03 |author = Matt Price and Tony Barrass|date=2007-03-03] made by former Western Australia Premier Brian Burke that Prosser was a client of his and that Prosser had paid for lobbying services. The paper also alleged that Prosser was recently seen dining with Julian Grill, Burke's business partner.

Prosser retired at the 2007 federal election. [cite web |url=http://collie.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=news&subclass=general&story_id=489382&category=General&m=6&y=2006 |accessdate=2006-08-10 |publisher=Collie mail|date=2006-06-22|title=Local member to quit politics]

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DATE OF BIRTH=6 November, 1948
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