John McNeill
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John McNeill (1868–1943) was an Australian politician.
McNeill was born in Millicent, South Australia. After achieving a primary school education, McNeill worked as a shearer, selector, gold prospector and farmer before becoming an organizer for the Australian Workers Union in western Victoria and the Riverina of New South Wales. He was the brother in law of the leader of the Australian Labor Party, James Scullin.
McNeill represented the seat of Wannon in the House of Representatives for two terms; 1922-25 and 1929-31. He was a member of the Australian Labor Party.
On March 2nd 1931, dissatisfaction with the economic performance of the Scullin Government and internal rivalries within the Labor Caucus resulted in the Caucus declaring all ministerial positions vacant and subsequently a new ministry was elected.
McNeill was elected to cabinet and was allocated the portfolios of Health and Repatriation. He kept these positions until the Scullin Government resigned on January 6 1932.
He lost his parliamentary seat at the December 1931 general election.
McNeill was the General President of the Australian Workers Union from 1939 until his death in 1943.
| Preceded by: Frank Anstey |
Minister for Health 1931–1932 |
Succeeded by: Charles Marr |
