Leon Punch

Leon Punch

Leon Ashton Punch (21 April 1928 – 28 December 1991) was a New South Wales politician, Deputy Premier, and Minister of the Crown in the cabinets of Sir Robert Askin, Tom Lewis and Sir Eric Willis. From 1975 to 1976 he was the Deputy Premier of New South Wales. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for 26 years from 21 March 1959 until his retirement on 2 July 1985 for the Country Party of Australia and its successor, the National Party of Australia.

Read more about Leon Punch:  Early Life, Early Political Career, Minister of The Crown and Leader, Later Life

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