Rod Atkinson | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Isaacs | |
In office 24 March 1990 –2 March 1996 | |
Preceded by | David Charles |
Succeeded by | Greg Wilton |
Personal details | |
Born | Rodney Alexander Atkinson 7 August 1948 Adelaide,South Australia |
Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
Occupation | Soldier |
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