| Bernie Fraser | |
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| 5th Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia | |
| In office September 1989 – September 1996 |
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| Preceded by | RA Johnston |
| Succeeded by | Ian Macfarlane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1941 (age 70–71) Junee, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | University of New England (Australia) Australian National University |
| Profession | Economist |
Bernard William "Bernie" Fraser (born 1941) is an Australian economist and was the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia from September 1989 to September 1996.
Fraser joined the Department of the Treasury (Australia) in 1963. He was its London representative from 1969 to 1972. In 1981 Fraser was appointed Director of the National Energy Office. He returned to the Treasury in 1984 and became Secretary from September 1984 to September 1989.[1]
Fraser is an independent director of several industry superannuation funds[2] and is a director of Members Equity Bank.[3]
He has appeared in several television ads in Australia for superannuation funds, notably sporting the catchphrase; "it's the super of the future".[4]
He was educated at Junee High School, the University of New England, Australia and the Australian National University.[5] He has received Honorary Doctorates from the University of New England, Australia and Charles Sturt University, Australia.[6] He is also an honorary Professor of Economics at the University of Canberra.[2]
| Preceded by RA Johnston |
Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia 1989 - 1996 |
Succeeded by Ian Macfarlane |
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