13 Facts About Jim Snow

James Henry Snow was born on 15 September 1934 and is an Australian former politician.

Jim Snow was born in the Melbourne suburb of Surrey Hills, Victoria and graduated in pharmacy from the Victorian College of Pharmacy.

Jim Snow worked as a goat farmer, pharmacist and community worker for Queanbeyan City Council.

Jim Snow was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the member for Eden-Monaro in 1983.

Jim Snow was defeated by Gary Nairn in the 1996 election.

Jim Snow chaired the government caucus from 1993 to 1996 after chairing the Transport and Communications Policy Committee.

Jim Snow was Convenor of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Working Group and the Land Transport and Postal Services Working group.

Jim Snow convened 'search conferences' to find solutions and resolve conflicts in both local and national issues, including two on the need to control feral animals, the first of which was followed by the first National Feral Animal control program.

Jim Snow moved a private member motion that the parliament deal with drug-related crime, health and social problems by initiating the availability of heroin, cocaine and amphetamines on prescription by addiction trained physicians and dispensers.

Jim Snow is a foundation member of the Drug Law Reform Foundation and served as co-convenor of Beyond Federation which seeks constitutional reform, including the removal of the state tier of government and he serves as a member of 'Home in Queanbeyan' an initiative providing accommodation and care to the mentally ill.

Jim Snow has edited four editions of the 'After Parliament Guide' printed by the parliament to assist former members in their transition from parliamentary life.

Jim Snow was made a life member of the Australian Labor Party.

Jim Snow was one of three members of the ALP Caucus who were absent in the vote that saw Paul Keating oust Bob Hawke as Prime Minister and ALP leader.