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Chris Puplick
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| Senator for New South Wales | |
| In office 26 July 1978 – 30 June 1981 |
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| Preceded by | Sir Robert Cotton |
| In office 1 December 1984 – 30 June 1990 |
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Christopher John Guelph Puplick
13 May 1948 London, England |
| Nationality | British Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Private sector consultant |
Christopher John Guelph Puplick (born May 13, 1948) is a former Australian politician. He was a Senator for New South Wales. This means he was elected to represent the state of New South Wales in Australia's national parliament. He was a member of the Liberal Party. He served two terms: first from 1978 to 1981, and then again from 1984 to 1990.
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Early Life and Education
Chris Puplick was born in London, England, on May 13, 1948. His father was born in Hyderabad, which was then part of British India. Chris spent his early childhood in London and Cardiff, Wales.
In 1962, when he was 14, his family moved to Australia. They settled in Sydney. Chris went to Manly Boys' High School. After high school, he studied at the University of Sydney. He earned two degrees there: a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in 1968 and a Master of Arts in 1969.
Getting Involved in Politics
Chris Puplick became interested in politics at a young age. He joined the Young Liberal Movement in 1965. This is a group for young people who support the Liberal Party. He was even the national president of the Young Liberals from 1975 to 1978.
After finishing university, Chris worked for several politicians. He helped with election campaigns and worked as a press secretary. He was also a member of the Liberal Party's state and federal leadership groups.
Serving in the Senate
In July 1978, Chris Puplick was appointed to the Australian Senate. This happened because there was an unexpected opening, called a "casual vacancy." He represented the Liberal Party of Australia. However, he was not re-elected in the 1980 election, so his first term ended in June 1981.
He was elected to the Senate again in the 1984 election. In the 1990 election, he was not re-elected. His second term finished in June 1990.
After Parliament
After leaving Parliament, Chris Puplick continued to work in public service. He was appointed President of the New South Wales Anti-Discrimination Board. This board helps to prevent unfair treatment of people. He also became the New South Wales Privacy Commissioner. This role involves protecting people's personal information.
In 2001, he was given an award called the Member of the Order of Australia (AM). This award recognized his important contributions to Australian politics and public policy. He was especially honored for his work on human rights and social justice.
What Else Did He Do?
Chris Puplick has been involved in many different organizations. Here are some of them:
- Member of the Australia Council Theatre Board. This group supports the arts in Australia.
- Member of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) Board of Directors. NIDA is a famous drama school.
- Chair of the National Film and Sound Archive Board from 2008 to 2011. This archive collects and preserves Australia's film and sound history.
- Chair of the Australian National Council on AIDS, Hepatitis C and Related Diseases.
- New South Wales Privacy Commissioner from 1999 to 2003.
