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Tom Uren

Australian politician (1921-2015) · Australia · On the map · Politicians · Died at 93

Thomas Uren was an Australian politician and Deputy Leader of the Australian Labor Party from 1975 to 1977.

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2015Died26 January 20152013Companion of the Order of AustraliaAward2001Centenary MedalAward1993Officer of the Order of AustraliaAward1921Born28 May 1921

Awards

Companion of the Order of Australia2013
Centenary Medal2001
Officer of the Order of Australia1993
Australian National Living Treasure

About this person

Uren served as the Member for Reid in the Australian House of Representatives from 1958 to 1990, being appointed Minister for Urban and Regional Development (1972-75), Minister for Territories and Local Government (1983-84) and Minister for Local Government and Administrative Services (1984-87). He helped establish the heritage and conservation movement in Australia and, in particular, worked to preserve the heritage of inner Sydney.

Country
Australia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2015 · aged 93