Jeff Bate [SEP] position held
Jeff Bate
Henry Jefferson Percival "Jeff" Bate (5 May 190615 April 1984) was an Australian politician, representing the United Australia Party and the Liberal Party of Australia for most of his career, but ended as an independent.
Early life.
Jeff Bate was born in Tilba, New South Wales, a son of Henry John Bate, a Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, and his wife Lily Percival, a leading contralto. He was educated at Newington College (1918–21), The King
Conservative rule.
Results.
Results Senate.
A special Senate election was held in Queensland to replace Liberal senator Annabelle Rankin, who resigned in 1971. Neville Bonner, who had been appointed to fill the casual vacancy by the Queensland Parliament, won the Senate position – the first Indigenous Australian elected to parliament. The election was held at the time of the House of Representatives elections as per Section 15 of the Constitution.
Seats changing hands.
- †Jeff Bate and Alex Buchanan contested their seats as independent candidates.