Neil Brown (Australian politician)
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Neil Anthony Brown KC (born 22 February 1940) is an Australian former politician. He was deputy leader of the Liberal Party and deputy opposition leader from 1985 to 1987, under John Howard. He served as Minister for Employment and Youth Affairs (1981–1982) and Minister for Communications (1982–1983) in the Fraser government.
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Neil Brown | |
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Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party | |
In office 5 September 1985 – 17 July 1987 | |
Leader | John Howard |
Preceded by | John Howard |
Succeeded by | Andrew Peacock |
Minister for Communications | |
In office 7 May 1982 – 11 March 1983 | |
Prime Minister | Malcolm Fraser |
Preceded by | Ian Sinclair |
Succeeded by | Michael Duffy |
Minister for Employment and Youth Affairs | |
In office 6 April 1981 – 7 May 1982 | |
Prime Minister | Malcolm Fraser |
Preceded by | Ian Viner |
Succeeded by | Ian Macphee |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Menzies | |
In office 1 December 1984 – 25 February 1991 | |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | Kevin Andrews |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Diamond Valley | |
In office 13 December 1975 – 5 March 1983 | |
Preceded by | David McKenzie |
Succeeded by | Peter Staples |
In office 25 October 1969 – 2 December 1972 | |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | David McKenzie |
Personal details | |
Born | (1940-02-22) 22 February 1940 (age 84) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Political party | Liberal (1955–2001) |
Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
Occupation | Barrister |
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