Warren Truss
Warren Truss (born 8 October 1948, Kingaroy, Queensland) is an Australian politician.[1] He was elected as the member for Wide Bay in the Australian Parliament in 1990.[2] He became the leader of the National Party in 2007.[2] In the Howard government, Truss was Minister for Customs and Consumer Affairs and Minister for Community Services.[2] In July 1999 Truss became of Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.[2] In 2005 he became Minister for Transport and Regional Services. In September 2006 he became Minister for Trade.[2]
Warren Truss | |
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| 16th Deputy Prime Minister of Australia | |
| In office 18 September 2013 – 18 February 2016 | |
| Prime Minister | Tony Abbott Malcolm Turnbull |
| Preceded by | Anthony Albanese |
| Succeeded by | Barnaby Joyce |
| Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development | |
| In office 18 September 2013 – 18 February 2016 | |
| Prime Minister | Tony Abbott Malcolm Turnbull |
| Preceded by | Anthony Albanese (Infrastructure and Transport) Sharon Bird (Regional Development) |
| Succeeded by | Darren Chester (Infrastructure and Transport) Fiona Nash (Regional Development) |
| Leader of the National Party | |
| In office 3 December 2007 – 11 February 2016 | |
| Deputy | Nigel Scullion Barnaby Joyce |
| Preceded by | Mark Vaile |
| Succeeded by | Barnaby Joyce |
| Minister for Trade | |
| In office 10 August 2006 – 3 December 2007 | |
| Prime Minister | John Howard |
| Preceded by | Mark Vaile |
| Succeeded by | Simon Crean |
| Minister for Transport and Regional Services | |
| In office 6 July 2005 – 10 August 2006 | |
| Prime Minister | John Howard |
| Preceded by | John Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Mark Vaile |
| Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | |
| In office 20 July 1999 – 6 July 2005 | |
| Prime Minister | John Howard |
| Preceded by | Mark Vaile |
| Succeeded by | Peter McGauran |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Wide Bay | |
| In office 24 March 1990 – 9 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Clarrie Millar |
| Succeeded by | Llew O'Brien |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Warren Errol Truss 8 October 1948 Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia |
| Political party | National Party (Federal) Liberal National Party (State) |
| Other political affiliations | Coalition |
| Spouse(s) | Lyn Truss |
| Website | Official website Warren Truss on Twitter |
References
- ↑ "The Hon Warren Truss MP – Parliament of Australia". aph.gov.au. 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Warren Truss MP (Federal Member for Wide Bay and Leader of The Nationals)". warrentruss.com. 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2013.