Steve Georganas
Australian politician and public servant
Born
June 13th, 1959
66 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Elected to the House of Representatives in 2001, served as the Member for Hindmarsh. Advocated for various local issues, including healthcare and education. Contributed to parliamentary proceedings and served on committees focusing on veterans' affairs and infrastructure. Held advocacy roles within the Australian Labor Party and contributed to electoral campaigns. Georganas has been involved in community initiatives and local government issues throughout his political career.
Served as the Member for Hindmarsh
Involved in veterans' affairs committees
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