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.
Upon his retirement, he was appointed to the South Australian Legislative Council, holding the position until February 1851. In March 1857, he was elected to the Legislative Council and served until his resignation in June 1863.