Neville Kenneth Wran, QC

Premier & Treasurer   29.1.1980 - 29.2.1980
(Wran Ministry No.72  19.10.1978 - 29.2.1980)

Premier & Treasurer   29.2.1980 - 2.10.1981
(Wran Ministry No.73  29.2.1980 - 2.10.1981)

Born Balmain, Sydney 11 October 1926 son of Joseph, caretaker and Lillian Jane.

Educated at Nicholson Street Public School, Balmain, Fort Street Boys’ High School and University of Sydney, LL B. 1948. 

Admitted solicitor 1951 practicing with Bartier, Perry and Purcess 1951-57.  Called to Bar 1957. 

Leader of the Labor Party 1973. 

Member Legislative Council 1970-1973,  Member for Bass Hill, 1973-1986,  Leader of Opposition in Legislative Council  1972-1973.

Premier 1978-1986. 

Active in law reform, civil liberties, conservation.

Married Marcia Oliver 1946, one son and one daughter; and later 20 August 1976 Jill Hickson, one son, one daughter.