Richard John Beswick AM (born 7 December 1937 in Derby, Tasmania) is a former Australian politician and Deputy Premier of Tasmania.
In 1979, he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly representing Bass for the Liberal Party.
[1] At the 2015 Australia Day Honours, Beswick was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the Parliament of Tasmania, to social welfare and primary industries, to local government, and to the community.
[2][3] He was also awarded the Centenary Medal in 2001 for sustained and dedicated service to the local community and government.
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