Baden Teague facts for kids

Baden Chapman Teague is a former politician from Australia. He was born on September 18, 1944. He served as a Senator for South Australia. A Senator is a person elected to represent their state in the Australian Parliament. He was a member of the Liberal Party. He worked as a Senator from 1977 until he retired in 1996.

Baden Teague's Life and Work

Early Life and Education

Baden Teague was born in Adelaide, a city in South Australia. He went to school at St. Peter's College. After that, he studied at the University of Adelaide. He also attended Cambridge University in England. There, he earned a special advanced degree called a Ph.D.. Before becoming a politician, he worked as a university lecturer.

Time as a Senator

Baden Teague became a Senator in 1977. He represented the state of South Australia. He was part of the Liberal Party. During his time in the Senate, he suggested an important change. He wanted to change Australia's system of government. Australia is a Constitutional Monarchy. This means the King or Queen of the United Kingdom is also Australia's head of state. Teague wanted Australia to become a Republic. In a republic, the head of state is usually a president. This person is elected by the people.

After Politics

After he retired from politics in 1996, Baden Teague continued to be involved in public life. He became the chairman for South Australia of the Australian Republican Movement. This group works to make Australia a republic. He was also chosen as a delegate for the Australian Republic Convention. This was a meeting where people discussed Australia becoming a republic.