Peter Johnson | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Brisbane | |
In office 13 December 1975 –18 October 1980 | |
Preceded by | Manfred Cross |
Succeeded by | Manfred Cross |
Personal details | |
Born | Sydney | 27 September 1943
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
Occupation | Wholesaler |
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