Parry was employed as an officer with the Tasmanian Police from 1977 to 1986 , and was promoted to detective in 1983 . After leaving the police force , he completed a certificate in Mortuary Science at the Australian College of Funeral Service , and was a funeral director from 1986 to 2004 , becoming president of the Australian Funeral Directors Association . Parry performed a significant role in the wake of the 1996 Port Arthur massacre , acting as the Team Leader of the Embalming Team . Parry was also president of the Burnie Chamber of Commerce and Industry from 2000 to 2004 , and a director of the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry from 2000 to 2005
1996 Port Arthur massacre
Port Arthur massacre (Australia)
Stephen Parry (Australian politician)