How old was Jim Forbes (Australian politician)?

Jim Forbes (Australian politician) died on August 10, 2019 at the age of 95.

When is Jim Forbes (Australian politician)'s birthday?

Jim Forbes (Australian politician) was born on December 16, 1923.

Where was Jim Forbes (Australian politician) born?

Jim Forbes (Australian politician) was born in Hobart.

What is Jim Forbes (Australian politician)'s zodiac sign?

Jim Forbes (Australian politician)'s zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

What is Jim Forbes (Australian politician)'s nationality?

Jim Forbes (Australian politician) is a citizen of Australia.

What does Jim Forbes (Australian politician) do?

Jim Forbes (Australian politician) is known as politician, military officer, political scientist, academic.

Jim Forbes (Australian politician)

Australian politician (1923–2019)

Died aged 95SagittariusAustralia

Biography

Alexander James de Burgh Forbes (16 December 1923 – 10 August 2019), often known as A. J. Forbes, was an Australian politician. He served in the House of Representatives from 1956 to 1975 as a member of the Liberal Party, representing the Division of Barker in South Australia. He held ministerial office in the Coalition governments of the 1960s and 1970s, serving as Minister for the Navy (1963–1964), Army (1963–1966), Health (1966–1971), and Immigration (1971–1972). At his death, Forbes was the last surviving Liberal minister who served in the ministries of Sir Robert Menzies, Harold Holt and John McEwen, as well as the First Gorton Ministry.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

member of the Australian House of Representatives
Minister for Immigration and Border Protection of Australia
Minister for Health
Minister for Defence

Employers / organisations

University of Adelaide Department of Politics and International Relations

Awards & honours (3)

Military Cross
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Centenary Medal

Quick answers about Jim Forbes (Australian politician)

How old was Jim Forbes (Australian politician)?: Jim Forbes (Australian politician) died on August 10, 2019 at the age of 95.
When is Jim Forbes (Australian politician)'s birthday?: Jim Forbes (Australian politician) was born on December 16, 1923.
Where was Jim Forbes (Australian politician) born?: Jim Forbes (Australian politician) was born in Hobart.
What is Jim Forbes (Australian politician)'s zodiac sign?: Jim Forbes (Australian politician)'s zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
What is Jim Forbes (Australian politician)'s nationality?: Jim Forbes (Australian politician) is a citizen of Australia.
What does Jim Forbes (Australian politician) do?: Jim Forbes (Australian politician) is known as politician, military officer, political scientist, academic.