Chris Hurford
Australian politician (1931–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Christopher John Hurford AO (30 July 1931 – 15 November 2020) was a Labor member of the Australian House of Representatives seat of Adelaide from 1969 to 1987. He played a key role in the development of Australia's skills-oriented immigration policy, and founded the ALP Labor Unity faction in SA.[1]
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Chris Hurford | |
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Minister for Community Services | |
In office 16 February 1987 – 24 July 1987 | |
Preceded by | Don Grimes |
Succeeded by | Neal Blewett |
Minister for Immigration | |
In office 13 December 1984 – 16 February 1987 | |
Preceded by | Stewart West |
Succeeded by | Mick Young |
Minister for Housing & Construction | |
In office 11 March 1983 – 13 December 1984 | |
Preceded by | Tom McVeigh |
Succeeded by | Stewart West |
Manager of Opposition Business | |
In office 11 February 1980 – 7 November 1980 | |
Leader | Bill Hayden |
Preceded by | Mick Young |
Succeeded by | Lionel Bowen |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Adelaide | |
In office 25 October 1969 – 31 December 1987 | |
Preceded by | Andrew Jones |
Succeeded by | Mike Pratt |
Personal details | |
Born | Christopher John Hurford-Jones (1931-07-30)30 July 1931 Mhow, Indore Residency, British India |
Died | 15 November 2020 (aged 89) Adelaide, South Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Labor |
Occupation | Accountant |
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