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Roger Shipton was born on 5 August, 1936 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, is an Australian politician. Discover Roger Shipton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old?

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Age 62 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 5 August 1936
Birthday 5 August
Birthplace Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date of death 1998
Died Place Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nationality Australia

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1936

Roger Francis Shipton (5 August 1936 – 18 January 1998) was an Australian politician.

Shipton was born in Melbourne on 5 August 1936.

He graduated Bachelor of Laws from the University of Melbourne and was president of the Victorian Law Students' Society.

Prior to entering parliament he was chief legal officer of chemical manufacturer ICI Australia.

1962

Shipton was a delegate to the Victorian state council of the Liberal Party from 1962 and served on the state executive from 1973 to 1976.

1975

He was a member of the Liberal Party and served in the House of Representatives from 1975 to 1990, representing the Melbourne seat of Higgins.

In 1975 he succeeded former Prime Minister Sir John Gorton as the Liberal Party member of the Australian House of Representatives for the Division of Higgins.

1983

Unlike his predecessors in that electorate, Gorton and Harold Holt, who had both served as Prime Minister, he was never promoted to cabinet, though he did serve in the opposition shadow ministry from 1983 to 1985.

1990

In the lead up to the 1990 Federal Election it was suggested that he would stand aside to allow John Elliott to take his seat, and the leadership of the Federal Liberal Party, but he declined to make way for Elliott and remained the member for Higgins.

Despite his stand he was successfully challenged for pre-selection by future Treasurer Peter Costello with support from Michael Kroger.

He retired from parliament after being defeated.

1998

He died in 1998 due to complications following heart surgery.

Shipton's son James became chairman of the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).

He was also the godfather of Van Halen lead singer David Lee Roth.