About Alan Ferguson
Born 1943. Alan Ferguson is an Australian politician.
Alan Baird Ferguson (born 16 September 1943) is an Australian former politician who was a Liberal member of the Australian Senate representing South Australia from May 1992 to June 2011. He served as the 22nd President of the Australian Senate from August 2007 to August 2008. and later at Scotch College in Adelaide. He was president of the South Australian Division of the Liberal Party from 1990 to 1992.
For eight years until his election as President of the Senate in 2007, Ferguson chaired the influential Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade in the Australian Parliament.
Ferguson decided not to run again in the 2010 election, and his final term ended on 30 June 2011.
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Who is Alan Ferguson?
Australian politician
When was Alan Ferguson born?
Alan Ferguson was born on 16 September 1943 in Maitland.
What is Alan Ferguson's occupation?
Alan Ferguson is a politician.
What nationality is Alan Ferguson?
Alan Ferguson is Australian.
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