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Brian MacDonell was born on 19 May, 1935 in Dunedin, New Zealand, is a New Zealand politician. Discover Brian MacDonell'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 88 years old?
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Banker |
| Age |
88 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
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19 May, 1935 |
| Birthday |
19 May |
| Birthplace |
Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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Brian MacDonell Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Brian MacDonell's Wife?
His wife is Joan Banwell
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Joan Banwell |
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4 |
Brian MacDonell Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Brian MacDonell worth at the age of 88 years old? Brian MacDonell’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Brian MacDonell's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Brian Peter MacDonell (born 19 May 1935) is a former New Zealand Member of Parliament for Dunedin Central in the South Island.
He was born in Dunedin on 19 May 1935, the son of Roderick MacDonell.
He received his education at Christian Brothers High School, since renamed Kavanagh College.
He became active with the labour movement in 1950.
MacDonell worked for a bank from 1953 to 1963, and was a national councillor for the New Zealand bank officers union.
In 1958, he married Joan Banwell, the daughter of William Banwell.
The MacDonells have four sons.
MacDonell first attempted to enter politics at the 1959 local-body elections when he stood unsuccessfully for the Dunedin City Council on the Labour Party ticket.
He stood for the council again in 1962 and was likewise unsuccessful.
He was Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Trade and Industry (1973–1975) and to the Minister of Energy Resources (1974–1975).
Following the Royal Commission on Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion, parliament discussed legislation to legalise abortion, and MacDonell supported his pro-life stance by holding a jar with a pickled 12-week-old foetus during the debate.
MacDonell was Shadow Minister of Customs and Shadow Postmaster-General from 1975 to 1983 under Bill Rowling.
Parliament passed the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977.
In 1977, MacDonell was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal, and in 1990 he received the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.
The Dunedin Central electorate was abolished in the 1983 electoral redistribution, and the electorate of Dunedin West was established in its place.
MacDonell was not selected as the Labour candidate for the new electorate of Dunedin West; instead, the party's president, Jim Anderton, installed his personal friend Clive Matthewson.
He represented the Dunedin Central electorate in Parliament for 21 years from to 1984.
MacDonell stood as an Independent in the 1984 general election but was not successful.
In the 1993 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for public services.
MacDonell was later elected a member of the Dunedin City Council at the 1995 local-body elections representing the South Dunedin ward for three years.
As of 2013, MacDonell resided in Tasmania, Australia.
He enjoys fishing for recreation.
