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    In Australia who was the last leader to hold the posts of Prime Minister and Treasurer concurrently?

    Question #40522. Asked by shady shaker. (Oct 29 03 1:34 PM)


    gmackematix

    		Joseph Benedict (Ben) Chifley was Aussie PM from 1945 to 1949. His Government is noted for achieving full employment, the welfare state, the Snowy Mountain HEP scheme, founding the Trans-Australia Airline and the Australian State University.
    He is also famous for his "light on the hill" speech, to which end, the Chifley Research Centre was founded.

    Oct 30 03, 8:18 PM
    timence

    		And here's a link. Not to mention he created ASIO. He is perhaps most renowned for being the last Labor PM for a long time (prior to Menzies' huge stint).

    http://static.moadoph.gov.au/ophgovau/media/images/apmc/docs/16-Chifley-Web.pdf



    Aug 28 12, 5:33 AM
    mctavish99

    		Gough Whitlam, 5th - 19th December 1972.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Whitlam_Ministry

    Sep 08 12, 9:50 PM
    mctavish99

    		Correction. During his Prime Ministership, Bob Hawke occupied the position of Treasurer for one day 3-4th June, 1991.

    He was one of five Treasurers that year - Paul Keating, John Kerin, Ralph Willis and John Dawkins being the other four.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasurer_of_Australia

    Nov 24 12, 6:51 AM

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