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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