Graham Richardson | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Richardson in 2011 | |
| Minister for the Environment | |
| In office 1 March 1994 – 25 March 1994 | |
| Prime Minister | Paul Keating |
| Preceded by | Ros Kelly |
| Succeeded by | John Faulkner |
| In office 24 July 1987 – 4 April 1990 | |
| Prime Minister | Bob Hawke |
| Preceded by | Barry Cohen |
| Succeeded by | Ros Kelly |
| Minister for Health | |
| In office 24 March 1993 – 25 March 1994 | |
| Prime Minister | Paul Keating |
| Preceded by | Brian Howe |
| Succeeded by | Carmen Lawrence |
| Minister for Transport and Communications | |
| In office 27 December 1991 – 18 May 1992 | |
| Prime Minister | Paul Keating |
| Preceded by | John Kerin |
| Succeeded by | Bob Collins |
| Vice-President of the Executive Council | |
| In office 1 February 1991 – 18 May 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Kim Beazley |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Willis |
| Minister for Social Security | |
| In office 4 April 1990 – 27 December 1991 | |
| Prime Minister | Bob Hawke Paul Keating |
| Preceded by | Brian Howe |
| Succeeded by | Neal Blewett |
| Senator for New South Wales | |
| In office 5 March 1983 – 25 March 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Mulvihill |
| Succeeded by | Michael Forshaw |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Graham Frederick Richardson 27 September 1949 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse(s) | Cheryl Gardener (m. 1973) (sep.)[1] Amanda |
| Children | Matthew Richardson[1] D'Arcy Richardson |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Nickname | Richo |
Graham Frederick Richardson AO (born 27 September 1949) is an Australian former Labor Party politician who was a Senator for New South Wales from 1983 to 1994 and served as a Cabinet Minister in both the Hawke and Keating governments. He is currently a media commentator, public speaker, and political lobbyist.
During his time in the Senate, Richardson was often referred to as a "power broker" within the Labor Right faction.[2] Prior to entering parliament, Richardson was a Labor Party branch organiser and held the position of General Secretary of the Australian Labor Party (New South Wales Branch) from 1976 to 1983.[3] Since retiring from politics, Richardson has become a political commentator for Sky News Australia, and previously hosted a weekly commentary program Richo.[4][5]
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- ^ "Biography for RICHARDSON, the Hon. Graham Frederick". Parliament of Australia. Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
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