Ros Kelly
Australian politician and educator
Born
January 25th, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as a politician and educator in Australia. Held the position of the 1st Australian Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, overseeing defence-related education and personnel issues. Contributed to discussions around national defence and scientific advancements in the military context. Played a significant role in policy formulation during tenure in government, particularly in relation to science and personnel management in the defence sector.
First Australian Minister for Defence Science and Personnel
Contributed to defence-related education and policy
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