Malcolm Fraser
Australian Prime Minister, 1975-1983
Born
May 21st, 1930
95 years ago
Died
March 20th, 2015
10 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as Prime Minister during the dismissal crisis of 1975
Promoted policies that led to economic reforms
Established the Department of Immigration
Advocated for international humanitarian issues
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