1. Grant Anthony McBride was an Australian politician who was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of The Entrance on the New South Wales Central Coast for the Labor Party between 1992 and 2011.
10 Facts About Grant McBride
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In 2003, Grant McBride was appointed Minister for Gaming and Racing and, in 2005, appointed Minister for the Central Coast.
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Grant McBride held both Ministerial positions until a controversy arose during 2006, when he was accused of wasting $50,000 on an overseas trip in November 2005.
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Media reports of the incident suggested Grant McBride had taken the trip knowing he might be removed from the Cabinet.
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Grant McBride lost his position as Minister for Gaming and Racing and Minister for the Central Coast in April 2007.
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In May 2007, Grant McBride was appointed Assistant Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.
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On 8 November 2010, Grant McBride announced that he would not contest the 2011 state election.
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Grant McBride was a qualified engineer who worked as an electorate officer to former prime minister, Gough Whitlam.
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Grant McBride was married and lived in The Entrance with his wife and eight children, and was an avowed teetotaller and non-gambler.
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Grant McBride died on 12 February 2018 from Alzheimer's disease at the age of 68.