Thomas Barker (Australian politician)
Thomas Barker (born 19 June 1903, date of death unknown) was an Australian politician. He was a Labor Party member of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 1961 to 1978.
Barker's early life and career prior to entering parliament are sparsely documented. He was active within the Labor Party and held various positions within the party organisation before his appointment to the Legislative Council.
Barker was appointed to the Legislative Council on 31 August 1961, filling a vacancy. At the time, the Legislative Council was indirectly elected by the members of the New South Wales Parliament. He served on the council for seventeen years, participating in the legislative process and representing the Labor Party's interests. His contributions to specific debates and policy initiatives during his time in parliament are not widely recorded in readily available historical sources.
He retired from the Legislative Council on 22 November 1978. Further details regarding his life after retirement, including his date of death, are not readily available in publicly accessible records.