Derrick Gordon Tomlinson (born 31 January 1941) is a former Australian politician. Tomlinson was born at Subiaco and was a university lecturer before entering politics.

Career

He was elected to the

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for East Metropolitan Region in 1989 for the

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. In 1990 he was appointed Shadow Minister for Justice, moving to Housing in May 1992. In June 1993 he became Deputy Chairman of Committees, serving until early 2001 when he returned to the front bench as Shadow Minister for Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. He retired from politics in 2005.

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1941 births Living people Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Western Australia Members of the Western Australian Legislative Council 21st-century Australian politicians {{Australia-Labor-politician-stub