Tom Hughes

Australian politician and barrister

Tom Hughes - Australian politician and barrister
Born

November 26th, 1923
101 years ago

Died

2024
1 years ago — 101 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Australia

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Elected to the House of Representatives in 1961, held the position until 1969. Served as the Minister for the Army from 1966 to 1969. Worked as a barrister, focusing on commercial law and public law. Contributed to several legal reforms during the 1970s and 1980s.

Served as Minister for the Army

Represented the Division of Parkes

Participated in legal reforms

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