Wayne Keith Goss (26 February 1951 – 10 November 2014) was an Australian politician. He was the Premier of Queensland from 7 December 1989 until 19 February 1996. Prior to entering politics, Goss was a solicitor. After leaving politics, Goss served as Chairman of the Queensland Art Gallery and Chairman of Deloitte Australia.
Quick facts The Honourable, 34th Premier of Queensland ...
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In office
7 December 1989 – 19 February 1996 |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
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| Governor | Walter Campbell
Leneen Forde |
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| Deputy | Tom Burns |
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| Preceded by | Russell Cooper |
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| Succeeded by | Rob Borbidge |
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In office
7 December 1989 – 19 February 1996 |
| Preceded by | Position established |
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| Succeeded by | Doug Slack |
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In office
7 December 1989 – 24 September 1992 |
| Preceded by | Paul Clauson |
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| Succeeded by | Dean Wells |
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10 – 16 December 1991 |
| Preceded by | Terry Mackenroth |
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| Succeeded by | Vince Lester |
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2 March 1988 – 2 December 1989 |
| Deputy | Tom Burns |
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| Preceded by | Neville Warburton |
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| Succeeded by | Russell Cooper |
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2 March 1988 – 19 February 1996 |
| Deputy | Tom Burns |
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| Preceded by | Neville Warburton |
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| Succeeded by | Peter Beattie |
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1 November 1986 – 13 June 1998 |
| Preceded by | New seat |
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| Succeeded by | John Mickel |
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22 October 1983 – 1 November 1986 |
| Preceded by | Rosemary Kyburz |
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| Succeeded by | Len Ardill |
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| Born | Wayne Keith Goss
(1951-02-26)26 February 1951
Mundubbera, Queensland, Australia |
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| Died | 10 November 2014(2014-11-10) (aged 63)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
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| Nationality | Australian |
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| Political party | Labor |
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| Spouse(s) |
Roisin Hirschfeld (m. 1981 ) |
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| Children | 2 |
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| Parents | Allan James Goss
Norma Josephine Dalton Goss |
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| Education | Inala State High School |
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| Alma mater | University of Queensland (LLB, MBA) |
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Goss battled a series of brain tumors for 17 years, undergoing four operations to remove them. He died at his home on 10 November 2014 from a brain tumor, aged 63.[1]
