Wayne Goss

Australian politician, 34th Premier of Queensland

Wayne Goss - Australian politician, 34th Premier of Queensland
Born

February 26th, 1951
74 years ago

Died

November 10th, 2014
10 years ago — 63 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Australia

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Served as the 34th Premier of Queensland from 1989 to 1996. Led the Labor Party to victory in the 1989 state election, ending 32 years of Liberal and National Party rule. Focused on education reform and the establishment of the Queensland Art Gallery. Retired from politics after losing the 1995 election, later becoming involved in various business ventures and public service roles.

Led Queensland Labor Party to state election victory in 1989

Served as Premier from 1989 to 1996

Focused on education reform during tenure

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