Brendan O'Connor

Australian Minister for Employment

Brendan O'Connor - Australian Minister for Employment
Born

March 2nd, 1962
63 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Australia

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Served as an Australian politician with significant roles within the government. Held the position of Minister for Employment and was involved in shaping employment policies and labor relations. Elected to represent the Australian Labor Party and contributed to various legislative initiatives during tenure in Parliament.

Served as Minister for Employment from 2013 to 2014

Represented the Division of Gorton in the House of Representatives

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