Jack Mundey | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Sydney, 1977 | |
| Councillor for the City of Sydney | |
| In office 1984–1987 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Bernard Mundey 17 October 1929 Malanda, Queensland, Australia[1] |
| Died | 10 May 2020 (aged 90) |
| Political party | Communist Party |
| Other political affiliations | |
| Known for | Builders Labourers Federation's, green bans |
John Bernard "Jack" Mundey AO (17 October 1929 – 10 May 2020)[2] was an Australian communist, trade unionist and environmental activist. He came to prominence during the 1970s for leading the New South Wales Builders' Labourers Federation (BLF) in the famous green bans, whereby the BLF led a successful campaign to protect the built and natural environment of Sydney from excessive and inappropriate development. Mundey was the patron of the Historic Houses Association of Australia.
- ^ Toby Creswell and Samantha Trenoweth (2006). 1001 Australians You Should Know. Australia: Pluto Press. p. 555. ISBN 978-1-86403-361-8.
- ^ Cockburn, Paige (10 May 2020). "Union leader Jack Mundey dies aged 90". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 11 May 2020.