Grant Tambling

Grant Ernest John Tambling, was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Australian [House of Representatives|House of Representatives] from 1980 to 1983 and then a Senator for the Northern Territory from 1987 to 2001, representing the Country Liberal Party. In federal parliament, he sat with the National Country Party, later renamed National Party. He later served as Administrator of Norfolk Island from 2003 to 2007.
Prior to his career in federal politics, he had a career in territory politics including a stint as Deputy Majority Leader between 1975 and 1977.

Early life

Tambling was born in Wondai, Queensland and raised in Darwin in the Northern Territory. He attended Darwin High School and Adelaide Boys' High School, returning to Darwin before moving to Sydney for work.

Tambling was appointed the Administrator of Norfolk Island, for a term lasting from 1 November 2003 to September 2007.

Tambling was married with two children. He died on 24 January 2025, at the age of 81.