Joe Hockey
Australian lawyer and Treasurer
Born
August 2nd, 1965
59 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as the 38th Treasurer of Australia from 2014 to 2015. Elected to the House of Representatives in 1996 as a member of the Liberal Party. Held the position of Minister for Financial Services and Regulation from 2001 to 2004. Played a key role in delivering the 2014 federal budget, which aimed to address Australia's budget deficit and promote economic growth. Stepped down from the Treasury role in 2015 and continued his career in various international roles.
Served as Treasurer during the 2014 federal budget
Elected as a member of the House of Representatives in 1996
Held the position of Minister for Financial Services from 2001 to 2004
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