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« on: August 03, 2013, 08:12:48 AM » |
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« edited: August 03, 2013, 12:36:29 PM by Emperor SJoyce »
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Hope it's not too late to sign up...
Barkley at a town hall
Name: Richard C. Barkley
Age: 45
Ideology: Liberal (economic and social).
Place of Birth: Adelaide, SA.
Residence: Mount Barker, SA.
Occupation: Editor.
Family: Wife Katya (38), son John (13).
Brief Biography: The only child of a teacher and a Santos executive, Richard took an interest in politics from an early age, including a leadership role in his high school's Young Liberals. He continued this involvement when he went to the University of Technology, Sidney, where he received a B.A. in Communication (Journalism) and in International Studies. He then purchased a home in Mount Barker and worked at The Advertiser, later joining The Independent Weekly when it was founded in 2004. He got involved in politics several years prior, serving in a variety of party roles before eventually rising to represent the district of Heysen in the Parliament of South Australia for six years (2002-2008). He became an MP in 2008, representing Mayo, and has been relatively quiet in Parliament since, attempting to tend to the needs of his local community.
Other: A practicing member of the UCA. Although generally with the party in support of free-market capitalism, he is supportive of same-sex marriage and abortion access and is a republican (thought not one to rail about such issues either way). He supports strengthening ties with allies and an increased focus on regionalism, and opposes foreign military interventionism. He is fluent in English, French, Russian, and Arabic. Although a relatively decent orator, he strongly prefers print journalism to television. When not working, he enjoys travel, hiking, and maintaining his large bonsai collection. He owns several snakes and lizards, and an albino salamander.
Division: Mayo, SA
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