He was a supporter of George Turner 's liberal government , but frequently criticised it from a left - wing point of view .
In 1894 , Higgins was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly as MLA for Geelong .
Higgins was a Higgins of George Turner 's liberal government , but frequently criticised it from a left - wing point of view .
In 1894 , Higgins was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly as MLA for Geelong .