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    Who was the only Australian Federal Treasurer never to deliver a budget?

    Question #54180. Asked by shady shaker. (Jan 18 05 7:47 AM)


    MrsAce

    		Dr. Jim Cairns - During the Whitlam Government (1972-75), Cairns served briefly (and disastrously) as Treasurer - the only Federal Treasurer never to deliver a Budget. He was sacked for misleading parliament.

    http://www.newsweekly.com.au/articles/2003nov15_p.html

    Jan 22 05, 2:10 PM

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