Robert Ray (Australian politician)
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Robert Francis Ray (born 8 April 1947) is an Australian former politician who was a Labor Party senator from 1981 to 2008, representing the state of Victoria.
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Robert Ray | |
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Minister for Defence | |
In office 4 April 1990 – 11 March 1996 | |
Prime Minister | Bob Hawke Paul Keating |
Preceded by | Kim Beazley |
Succeeded by | Ian McLachlan |
Minister for Immigration | |
In office 2 September 1988 – 4 April 1990 | |
Prime Minister | Bob Hawke |
Preceded by | Clyde Holding |
Succeeded by | Gerry Hand |
Minister for Home Affairs | |
In office 24 July 1987 – 2 September 1988 | |
Prime Minister | Bob Hawke |
Preceded by | office established |
Succeeded by | office abolished |
Senator for Victoria | |
In office 1 July 1981 – 5 May 2008 | |
Preceded by | Jean Melzer |
Succeeded by | Jacinta Collins |
Personal details | |
Born | (1947-04-08) 8 April 1947 (age 77) Melbourne, Victoria |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Occupation | Teacher |
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