Bachelor of Economics ANU 1978
Career highlights
- Chair, Crawford Fund Board 2010 - present
- Appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia for services to the Australian Parliament 2001
- Deputy Chancellor, University of Western Sydney
- Chairman, Coal Operations Australia Limited 1995-1997
- Chairman, Aust Meat & Livestock Corp. 1994-1997
- Minister of Trade & Overseas Development 1991-1993
- Minister for Transport and Communications 1991
- Longest serving Minister for Primary Industry 1983-1991
- Member for Werriwa 1978-93
- Member for MacArthur 1973-75
Career philosophy
"Analyse, read, work, think creatively, always think beyond the immediate by standing back and taking on board the views of others."
- Deputy Chancellor, University of Western Sydney