Frank Walker
Australian politician and attorney general
Born
1942
83 years ago
Died
June 12th, 2012
13 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as the 41st Attorney General of New South Wales. Held the position from 1995 to 1999. Engaged in various legal reforms during tenure. Involved in local government and politics for several decades prior to appointment as Attorney General.
Served as 41st Attorney General of New South Wales
Implemented legal reforms during tenure
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