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Amanda Vanstone

Parliamentary service

Elected to the Senate for South Australia 1984 (term began 1.12.1984), 1987, 1993, 1998 and 2004.

Parliamentary positions

Temporary Chair of Committees from 18.2.91 to 5.5.93.

Ministerial appointments

Minister for Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs from 11.3.96 to 9.10.97.

Minister for Justice from 9.10.97 to 21.10.98.

Minister for Justice and Customs from 21.10.98 to 30.1.01.

Minister for Family and Community Services from 30.1.01 to 7.10.03.

Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Status of Women from 30.1.01 to 7.10.03.

Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs from 7.10.03 to 27.1.06.

Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs from 27.1.06.

Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Reconciliation from 7.10.03 to 26.10.04.

Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Indigenous Affairs from 26.10.04 to 27.1.06.

Party positions

Policy Chair, Liberal Party Women's Council (SA) 1979-82.

Liberal Party Policy Co-ordinator (SA) 1982-84.

Delegate, Liberal Party Federal Council 1983.

Personal

Born 7.12.1952, Adelaide, SA.

Married.

Qualifications and occupation before entering federal Parliament

BA, LLB (Adel), GradDipLegalPrac, Marketing Studies Certificate (SAIT).

Solicitor.

Retailer, wholesaler.

Position: Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs

Party: Liberal Party of Australia

Parliament Contact:
Tel: (02) 6277 7860
Fax: (02) 6273 4144

Electorate Office:
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Tel: (08) 8223 1757
Fax: (08) 8223 1750
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