Michael Duffy (politician)
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Michael John Duffy ONZ (born 2 March 1938), Australian politician, was an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives for the Division of Holt from 1980 to 1996. He was Minister for Communications from 1983 to 1987, Minister for Trade Negotiations from 1987 to 1990 and the Attorney-General from 1990 to 1993.
On 6 February 1990, Duffy was appointed to the Order of New Zealand in recognition of work on the Closer Economic Relations agreement between Australia and New Zealand.[1]
He retired from politics when the ALP was defeated at the 1996 election.
Duffy is currently a member of the board of directors for Racing Victoria Limited.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ ONZ Biographical Notes, New Zealand Department of the Prime Minster and Cabinet. Retrieved 17 March 2007.
- ^ RVL Board of Directors, Racing Victoria Limited. Retrieved 17 March 2007.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Neil Brown |
Minister for Communications 1983–1987 |
Succeeded by Gareth Evans |
| Preceded by John Dawkins |
Minister for Trade Negotiations 1987–1990 |
Succeeded by Neal Blewett |
| Preceded by Lionel Bowen |
Attorney-General 1990–1993 |
Succeeded by Duncan Kerr |
| Parliament of Australia | ||
| Preceded by William Yates |
Member for Holt 1980 – 1996 |
Succeeded by Gareth Evans |
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Duffy, Michael John |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Australian politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 2 March 1938 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | |
| DATE OF DEATH | living |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
