![Nick Minchin](/sites/default/files/2020-03/Senator-The-Honourable-Nick-Minchin-215x320_large%20portrait.jpg)
Bachelor of Economics ANU 1975
Bachelor of Laws ANU 1977
Career highlights
- Senator for South Australia (1993 - 2011)
- Leader of the Government in the Senate (2006 - 2007)
- Minister for Finance and Administration (2001 - 2007)
- Minister for Industry, Science and Resources (1998 - 2001)
- Special Minister of State (1997 - 1998)
Career philosophy
"Have a strong sense of personal values and live by them; have a strong sense of your personal beliefs and be prepared to defend them."