John Cain (41st Premier of Victoria)
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For his father, see John Cain (34th Premier of Victoria). For his son, see John Cain (lawyer).
John Cain (26 April 1931 – 23 December 2019) was an Australian politician who was the 41st Premier of Victoria, in office from 1982 to 1990 as leader of the Labor Party. During his time as premier, reforms were introduced such as liberalised shop trading hours and liquor laws, equal opportunity initiatives, and occupational health and safety legislation.
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John Cain | |
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41st Premier of Victoria | |
In office 8 April 1982 – 10 August 1990 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governor | |
Deputy | |
Preceded by | Lindsay Thompson |
Succeeded by | Joan Kirner |
Leader of the Opposition of Victoria | |
In office 9 September 1981 – 8 April 1982 | |
Premier | Lindsay Thompson |
Deputy | Robert Fordham |
Preceded by | Frank Wilkes |
Succeeded by | Lindsay Thompson |
Leader of the Labor Party in Victoria | |
In office 9 September 1981 – 7 August 1990 | |
Deputy | |
Preceded by | Frank Wilkes |
Succeeded by | Joan Kirner |
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Bundoora | |
In office 20 March 1976 – 14 August 1992 | |
Preceded by | Seat created |
Succeeded by | Sherryl Garbutt |
Personal details | |
Born | John Cain (1931-04-26)26 April 1931 Northcote, Victoria, Australia |
Died | 23 December 2019(2019-12-23) (aged 88)[1] Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Political party | Labor Party |
Spouse | Nancye Evelyn Williams (m. 1955) |
Children | John, James and Joanne |
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Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
Profession | Barrister |
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