Neil Brown (Australian politician)
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Neil Anthony Brown, QC
(b. 22 February 1940) is an Australian lawyer, arbitrator, mediator and former Member of the Federal Parliament of Australia and Minister in the Federal Government.
He was a Liberal
member of the Australian House of Representatives
for the Division of Diamond Valley
from 1969 to 1972, and 1975 to 1983, and the Division of Menzies
(both in Victoria) from 1984 to 1991. He was Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party under John Howard
from 1985 to 1987, Minister for Employment and Youth Affairs
from 1981 to 1982, Minister for Business and Consumer Affairs
in 1982 and Minister for Communications from 1982 to 1983. He was also a Parliamentary Delegate to the United Nations.
He studied law at the University of Melbourne
, and was admitted to the Bar in Victoria in 1964. He was appointed Queen's Counsel
in 1980.
Brown is now a mediator and arbitrator in domestic and international commercial, trade and construction matters and in Internet domain name
disputes.
Queen's Counsel
Queen's Counsel , known as King's Counsel during the reign of a male sovereign, are lawyers appointed by letters patent to be one of Her [or His] Majesty's Counsel learned in the law...
(b. 22 February 1940) is an Australian lawyer, arbitrator, mediator and former Member of the Federal Parliament of Australia and Minister in the Federal Government.
He was a Liberal
Liberal Party of Australia
The Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Founded a year after the 1943 federal election to replace the United Australia Party, the centre-right Liberal Party typically competes with the centre-left Australian Labor Party for political office...
member of the Australian House of Representatives
Australian House of Representatives
The House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Parliament of Australia; it is the lower house; the upper house is the Senate. Members of Parliament serve for terms of approximately three years....
for the Division of Diamond Valley
Division of Diamond Valley
The Division of Diamond Valley was anAustralian Electoral Division in Victoria.The division was created in 1969 and abolished in 1984. It was named for the Diamond Creek area. It was located in the north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, including Doncaster, Watsonia, Eltham and Templestowe...
from 1969 to 1972, and 1975 to 1983, and the Division of Menzies
Division of Menzies
The Division of Menzies is an Australian Electoral Division in the state of Victoria. It is located in the north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. It is bordered by the Yarra River to the north and Koonung Creek to the south. It covers the suburbs of Bulleen, Croydon Hills, Doncaster, Doncaster East,...
(both in Victoria) from 1984 to 1991. He was Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party under John Howard
John Howard
John Winston Howard AC, SSI, was the 25th Prime Minister of Australia, from 11 March 1996 to 3 December 2007. He was the second-longest serving Australian Prime Minister after Sir Robert Menzies....
from 1985 to 1987, Minister for Employment and Youth Affairs
Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations (Australia)
The Australian Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations is currently the Hon Senator Chris Evans.The Minister administers this portfolio, through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations....
from 1981 to 1982, Minister for Business and Consumer Affairs
Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs (Australia)
The Australian Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs administers his portfolio through the Treasury. Responsibility for competition policy and consumer affairs currently rests with the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon David Bradbury MP.-List of Ministers for...
in 1982 and Minister for Communications from 1982 to 1983. He was also a Parliamentary Delegate to the United Nations.
He studied law at the University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is a public university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is the second oldest university in Australia and the oldest in Victoria...
, and was admitted to the Bar in Victoria in 1964. He was appointed Queen's Counsel
Queen's Counsel
Queen's Counsel , known as King's Counsel during the reign of a male sovereign, are lawyers appointed by letters patent to be one of Her [or His] Majesty's Counsel learned in the law...
in 1980.
Brown is now a mediator and arbitrator in domestic and international commercial, trade and construction matters and in Internet domain name
Domain name
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disputes.
Honours
- 1 January 2001: Centenary MedalCentenary MedalThe Centenary Medal is an award created by the Australian Government in 2001. It was established to commemorate the Centenary of Federation of Australia and to honour people who have made a contribution to Australian society or government...
for service to the Commonwealth Parliament and Government from 1969 to 1991
External links
- neilbrownqc.com (personal website)