John Dawkins
Australian politician and minister
Born
March 2nd, 1947
78 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives for the Australian Labor Party from 1980 to 1993. Held significant ministerial positions, including Minister for Finance and Minister for Education. Played a crucial role in education reforms during his tenure, focusing on university funding and vocational education. After leaving politics, contributed to various educational and corporate boards.
Served as Minister for Finance
Served as Minister for Education
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