Public figure, Public service
Jack Wright Silver
trade unionist and politician in South Australia (1927–1998)
Jack Wright was a trade unionist and politician in South Australia (1927–1998). Born 1927 in Toowoomba.
- Function
- Public service
Common questions
- Who is Jack Wright?
- Jack Wright was a trade unionist and politician in South Australia (1927–1998). Born 1927 in Toowoomba.
- What does Jack Wright do?
- Jack Wright is known as politician, trade union official.
- When was Jack Wright born?
- Jack Wright was born on 1927-01-25 in Toowoomba.
- What awards has Jack Wright received?
- Officer of the Order of Australia.
Career and education
SilverOffices and positions
- Member of the South Australian House of Assembly1971 to 1985
- Deputy Premier of South Australia1982 to 1985
- Minister of Public Works1979 to 1979
- Minister of Public Works1982 to 1984
- Minister of Labour1982 to 1985
- Chief Secretary of South Australia1984 to 1985
Public life
Silver- Born
- 1927-01-25, Toowoomba
- Died
- 1998-08-28
- Citizenship
- Australia
- Occupations
- politician, trade union official
- Affiliations
- Australian Labor Party (South Australian Branch), Australian Workers' Union
- Also known as
- John David Wright, John Wright, Jack Wright (South Australian politician), Jack Wright (Australian politician), Jack Wright (politician)
Achievements
SilverAwards
- Officer of the Order of Australia 1986
Network
SilverFamily (public figures)
- Michael WrightChild
Profile
- Languages
- English
What we have, and what we might have wrong
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- Wikidata, as of 3 Oct 2026. Community-curated knowledge base (CC0)
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