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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