Donald McConnell Neal (born 31 May 1939) was an Australian politician.
He was born in
Jandowae,
Queensland to Donald McKenzie Neal and Christina Elizabeth, ''née'' Schutt. After attending
Cabawin State School and Brisbane Technical College, he became a wool classer and grazier. On 5 September 1964 he married Frances Lillian Nelson, with whom he had six children. A member of the
Country Party, he was secretary and campaign director for the
Balonne Electorate Council from 1966 to 1971 and a member of the central council of the Young National Party from 1972.
In 1972, Neal was elected to the
Queensland Legislative Assembly as the member for
Balonne. In 1980 he was appointed Government Whip, winning a promotion to Minister for Corrective Services, Administrative Services and Valuation in 1986. In 1987 he was moved to Water Resources and Maritime Services. Following the Nationals' loss at the election in 1989, he became Opposition Whip in 1990 but retired from politics in 1992.
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1939 births
Living people
National Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Queensland
Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
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