Doug McClelland, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Doug McClelland

Australian politician

Date of Birth: 05-Aug-1926

Place of Birth: Wentworthville, New South Wales, Australia

Profession: politician, diplomat

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Douglas McClelland (born 5 August 1926) is a former Australian politician who served as a Senator for New South Wales from 1962 to 1987, representing the Australian Labor Party (ALP).
He was Minister for the Media (1972–1975) and Special Minister of State (1975) in the Whitlam Government, and ended his political career as President of the Senate (1983–1987).
He resigned from the Senate to become High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (1987–1991).