| Barney Cooney | |
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| Senator for Victoria | |
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In office 1 December 1984 – 30 June 2002 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born |
11 July 1934 Currie, Tasmania |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Occupation | Barrister |
Bernard Cornelius Cooney (born 11 July 1934) is a former Australian politician. Born in Currie, Tasmania, he was educated at the University of Melbourne before becoming a barrister. In 1984, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Victoria. He held the seat until his retirement in 2002.