Steve Bracks

Australian politician, 44th Premier

Steve Bracks - Australian politician, 44th Premier
Born

October 15th, 1954
70 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Australia

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Served as the 44th Premier of Victoria from 1999 to 2007. Led the Australian Labor Party to two consecutive election victories in Victoria. Focused on economic growth and education reform during tenure. Resigned as Premier in 2007 and was active in various community and political initiatives post-premiership.

Led Victorian Labor Party to 1999 election victory

Served two terms as Premier until 2007

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