Andrew Peacock

Andrew Peacock

Andrew Sharp Peacock AC, GCL (born 13 February 1939), is a former Australian Liberal politician. He was a minister in the Gorton, McMahon and Fraser governments, and was federal leader of the Liberal Party of Australia 1983–1985 and 1989–1990. He was Chairman of Octaviar Ltd, a Financial Services and Property Group based on the Gold Coast, Queensland during its collapse.

Read more about Andrew Peacock:  Early Life, Early Political Career, Leader of The Liberal Party, After Politics, Honours

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