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.
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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.
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- itsanhonour.gov.au : "Johnson, Leslie Royston, AM"