Frank Walker

Australian politician and attorney general

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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