Upon his retirement he was appointed as a member of the South Australian Legislative Council, retaining the position until February 1851. In March 1857 he was elected as a member of the Legislative Council and served until his resignation in June 1863.
After retiring, he became a member of the South Australian Legislative Council, serving until February 1851. He was then elected to the council again in March 1857 and remained there until resigning in June 1863.