Thomas Alfred Barton (11 August 1949 – 24 August 2023) was an Australian politician who served in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland from 1992 to 2006, representing the electorate of Waterford.
[1] Thomas Alfred Barton was born in Ayr, Queensland on 11 August 1949.
He was a qualified tradesman who enjoyed motor racing and rugby league.
[1] Barton served as |Minister for Environment & Heritage under the Goss government from 1995 to 1996.
[1] Additionally, Barton was a member of the ACTU Wages Committee from 1984 to 1992 and a founding director of Sunsuper, Queensland largest superannuation fund.