Alexander Downer

Alexander Downer

Alexander John Gosse Downer (born 9 September 1951) is a former Australian Liberal Party politician who was Foreign Minister of Australia from March 1996 to December 2007, the longest-serving in Australian history. He was also the Leader of the Opposition for eight months from 1994 to 1995.

Read more about Alexander Downer:  Early History and Career, Opposition Leader, Minister For Foreign Affairs, Post-parliamentary Career, Personal Life

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