Who was Neville Thomas Bonner?
Q: Who was Neville Thomas Bonner?
A: Neville Thomas Bonner was an Australian politician, and the first Indigenous Australian member of the Parliament of Australia.
Q: How did he become a member of Parliament?
A: He was appointed by the Queensland Parliament to fill a vacancy in the Senate, and later became the first Indigenous Australian to be elected to parliament.
Q: What people did he belong to?
A: He belonged to the Jagera people.
Q: When was Neville Thomas Bonner born?
A: He was born on 28 March 1922.
Q: When did he pass away?
A: He passed away on 5 February 1999.
Q: What type of recognition did he receive for his work in politics?
A: In 1993, he received an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for service to Aboriginal affairs and parliamentary government.
Q: What other achievements is Neville Thomas Bonner known for?
A:He is known for being the first Indigenous Australian member of parliament, as well as being one of only two senators ever appointed by a state government rather than elected by popular vote.
