48 hours for unparliamentary behaviour after an unruly session in which Punch accused the speaker, Laurie Kelly, of bias towards the government. Later life Punch held his shadow portfolio until his retirement from politics on 2 July 1985. Following his retirement he was made a NSW National Party life member. A staunch monarchist, Punch had been permitted on 13 July 1976 by Queen Elizabeth II, on the Governor's recommendation, to retain use of the title "The Honourable". Punch died in the Sydney suburb of Church Point on 28 December 1991. References 1928 births 1991 deaths Deputy Premiers of New South Wales New South Wales local councillors National Party of Australia members of the Parliament of New South Wales Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly People educated at The King's School, Parramatta 20th-century Australian politicians People from Inverell