Dillon studied at Auckland University College and graduated LLB in 1957.[1][2] Dillon then entered the legal profession and joined the Hamilton legal firm of McCaw, Smith and Arcus in 1961, becoming a partner in 1963.[3] He was also a member of the Territorial Force where he held the rank of Flying Officer.[1]
Prior to entering Parliament Dillon was a member of the Auckland Harbour Board from 1971 to 1986 and was deputy-chairman from 1980 to 1981. He was also a member of the Hamilton Civic Trust and Hamilton District Law Society Council.[1]
He represented the Hamilton East electorate in Parliament from 1984 to 1990, when he was defeated by Tony Steel, and the Labour Party was defeated overall by the National Party.[4] While in Parliament Dillon was the Chair of the Justice and Law Reform committees. He was also a member of the Electoral, Foreign Affairs and State Owned Enterprises committees.[1]
Later life and death
After losing his seat Dillon accepted an appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court in Samoa.[3]
Dillon died aged 61 in Hamilton on 17 April 1994 following a short illness.[3]
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