History Resources - Members of Parliament
David Mackenzie Crean

Surname: CREAN
Given Names: David Mackenzie
Title and Honours: Dr
Qualifications: MB, BS
Date and Place of Birth:21 November 1950 - Melbourne, Victoria
Date of Death:
House of Assembly:13 May 1989
Electorate: Denison
Party: ALP
Positions Held: Chair Committees 1989-92
Date of Departure: 1 February 1992
Reason for Departure: Defeated.
Inaugural Speech (05 October 1989)
Legislative Council: 23 May 1992
Electorate: Buckingham/Elwick
Party: ALP (elected as independent but rejoined ALP August 1993)
Positions Held: Treasurer. Minister
Employment (August 2002 - February 2004) Treasurer (September 1998 - February 2004)
Date of Departure: 1 May 2004
Reason for Departure: Retired due to ill health.
Inaugural Speech (21 July 1992)
Comments:
Son of Frank Crean (former Federal Treasurer) and brother of Simon Crean MHR. First marriage to Jill Robson, daughter of Tas Liberal MHA Neil Robson.
Appointed Chair of Hydro Tasmania September 2004. Partner of ALP Senator Sue Mackay.
House of Assembly Long Room Picture: 675