Les Johnson (1924–2015): Australian MP for Hughes and federal minister

Les Johnson (1924–2015), Australian MP for Hughes (1955–66, 1969–83), served as a federal minister and was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia; concise overview of his parliamentary and ministerial career.

Leslie Royston "Les" Johnson AM (2 November 1924 – 26 May 2015) was an Australian politician who served in the federal parliament and held ministerial office during his career. He represented the electoral division of Hughes in two periods: from 1955 to 1966 and from 1969 to 1983.

Parliamentary service

Johnson sat in the Australian Parliament for more than two decades across his two stints. His time in office covered:

First period: 1955–1966
Second period: 1969–1983

During his time in government he also served as a minister. Specific portfolios and years of ministerial responsibility are recorded in parliamentary and historical sources.

Honours

In recognition of his public service, Johnson was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in June 1990.