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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