Michael Duffy
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This article is about the Australian politician. For the Canadian television journalist, see Mike Duffy.
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 the Attorney-General of Australia 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.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Yates |
Member for Holt 1980 – 1996 |
Succeeded by Gareth Evans |
| Preceded by Neil Brown |
Minister for Communications 1983 – 1987 |
Succeeded by Gareth Evans |
| Preceded by None |
Minister for Trade Negotiations 1987 – 1990 |
Succeeded by Neal Blewett |
| Preceded by Lionel Bowen |
Attorney-General of Australia 1990 – 1993 |
Succeeded by Duncan Kerr |
| 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 | |
