Martin Ferguson
Australian politician and lawyer
Born
December 12th, 1953
71 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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A notable Australian lawyer and politician served as the Member of Parliament for Batman from 1996 to 2013. Held the position of Minister for Resources and Energy in the government led by Julia Gillard, contributing to various policies related to energy and resource management. Active in the Australian Labor Party, advocating for issues such as workplace rights and community development, and participated in many parliamentary committees and discussions on national interests.
Served as Minister for Resources and Energy
Represented Batman in Parliament for 17 years
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