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Elected as a Free Trader; became an independent on election as inaugural Speaker. George Fairbairn: Fawkner, Vic: 1906–1909: Part of the independent "Corner group". Joined the Liberal Party at the Fusion in 1909. Sir John Quick: Bendigo, Vic: 1906–1909: Part of the independent "Corner group"; formerly a Protectionist from 1901 to 1906.
State Premier Portrait Party District Assumed office Predecessor Term Time in office Total Time in office Election wins 1. ACT: Andrew Barr (1973–) Labor: MLA for Molonglo (2006–2016) Kurrajong (2016–) 11 December 2014 Katy Gallagher (1970–) Labor: 10 years, 14 days 2016 2020 2024 2. SA: Peter Malinauskas (1980–) Labor: MP for Croydon ...
This article lists Australian politicians. It includes members of the Parliament of Australia and members of state and territory parliaments . Members of the Australian Parliament
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