Previous Ministers

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Previous Ministers for Finance

A black and white head shot of Kim Beazley, who is smiling and wearing a dark jacket, shirt and tie.

The Hon Kim Beazley, AC

Minister for Finance

9 December 1991 to 27 December 1991

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A black and white head shot of Ralph Willis, who is smiling and wearing a dark jacket, shirt and tie.

The Hon Ralph Willis, AO

Minister for Finance

4 April 1990 to 9 December 1991

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Senator the Hon Peter Walsh, AO

Minister for Finance

13 December 1984 to 4 April 1990

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The Hon John Dawkins, AO

Minister for Finance

11 March 1983 to 13 December 1984

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Senator the Hon Dame Margaret Guilfoyle, AC, DBE

Minister for Finance

3 November 1980 to 11 March 1983

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A black and white head shot of Eric Robinson, who is wearing a dark jacket, shirt and tie.

The Hon Eric Robinson

Minister for Finance

27 February 1979 to 3 November 1980

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The Hon John Howard, AC

Minister for Finance

23 February 1979 to 27 February 1979

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The Hon Eric Robinson

Minister for Finance

20 December 1977 to 23 February 1979

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The Rt Hon Sir Phillip Lynch, KCMG

Minister for Finance

7 November 1976 to 19 November 1977

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