Philip Tyler
Philip Brian Tyler (born 22 February 1954)[1] was a politician who represented the South Australian House of Assembly seat of Fisher for the Labor Party from 1985 to 1989.[2]
Early life
[edit]Tyler moved to South Australia in 1966 and attended both Forbes Primary School and Mitchell Park Boys Technical High School.[1] After his schooling, he undertook a Horological Apprenticeship, which was completed in 1973.[1] Tyler originally wanted to pursue a career in sports, however, politics became his main objective following a motorcycle accident in 1978 and he formally entered politics in 1979.[3]
Political career
[edit]He became a member of the Labor Party after the Whitlam Government was sacked in 1975,[3] which began his political career,[4] though he did not officially enter politics until 1979.[3] From 1975 to 1982, he was a technician with the Adelaide City Council and between 1982 and 1985 he was the Ministerial Advisor to Gavin Keneally.[1]
He was pre-selected for the seat of Fisher in 1983, being elected on 7 December 1985 and was defeated on 25 November 1989.[1] His successor was Liberal candidate Bob Such.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Phil Tyler - Member for Fisher 1985-1989 (07/12/85 to 25/11/89) (GA424)". State Records of South Australia. 20 February 2023. Archived from the original on 8 November 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ "Philip (Phil) Brian Tyler". Former members of the Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ a b c d Papuc, Andreea (13 December 1989). "Phil Tyler to bounce back after tumble". The Hills Messenger. p. 3. Retrieved 25 November 2024 – via Trove.
- ^ "Phil to fight for Fisher". The Hills Messenger. 13 June 1984. p. 5. Retrieved 25 November 2024 – via Trove.