James Eric Lloyd (born 17 July 1954) is an Australian former politician who served with the

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member of the

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from the March 1996 election until the November 2007 election, representing the

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Biography

Lloyd was born in

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and educated at

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and worked in a variety of occupations, including

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, ferry and cruise boat crew member, manager of a marina and service station proprietor before entering politics. Lloyd was the

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candidate for the safe

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seat of Peats at the 1984 New South Wales state election, gathering 33.40% of the vote. His lobbying work prior to entering politics included collecting 60,000 signatures which resulted in the re-opening of the Cheero Point section of the Pacific Highway, which had been closed for several years following

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s. Lloyd was Chief Government Whip from 2001 to 2004 before his appointment as Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads in July 2004. He was defeated in the 2007 election by Labor member Belinda Neal.House of Representatives Division First Preferences

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Lloyd, Jim 1954 births Living people Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Australia Members of the Australian House of Representatives for Robertson Members of the Australian House of Representatives Government ministers of Australia Australian MPs 1996–1998 Australian MPs 1998–2001 Australian MPs 2001–2004 Australian MPs 2004–2007