Member of the Legislative Council of South Australia (6 November 1982 - 21 March 2022), Minister for Education and Children's Services (14 December 1993 - 20 October 1997), Minister for Industry and Trade (14 February 2000 - 5 March 2002), Minister for Government Enterprises (4 December 2001 - 5 March 2002), Treasurer of South Australia (20 October 1997 - 5 March 2002, 19 March 2018 - 21 March 2022).