Graham Richardson | |
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![]() Richardson in 2011 | |
Minister for the Environment | |
In office 1 March 1994 – 25 March 1994 | |
Prime Minister | Paul Keating |
Preceded by | Ros Kelly |
Succeeded by | John Faulkner |
In office 24 July 1987 – 4 April 1990 | |
Prime Minister | Bob Hawke |
Preceded by | Barry Cohen |
Succeeded by | Ros Kelly |
Minister for Health | |
In office 24 March 1993 – 25 March 1994 | |
Prime Minister | Paul Keating |
Preceded by | Brian Howe |
Succeeded by | Carmen Lawrence |
Minister for Transport and Communications | |
In office 27 December 1991 – 18 May 1992 | |
Prime Minister | Paul Keating |
Preceded by | John Kerin |
Succeeded by | Bob Collins |
Vice-President of the Executive Council | |
In office 1 February 1991 – 18 May 1992 | |
Preceded by | Kim Beazley |
Succeeded by | Ralph Willis |
Minister for Social Security | |
In office 4 April 1990 – 27 December 1991 | |
Prime Minister | Bob Hawke Paul Keating |
Preceded by | Brian Howe |
Succeeded by | Neal Blewett |
Senator for New South Wales | |
In office 5 March 1983 – 25 March 1994 | |
Preceded by | Tony Mulvihill |
Succeeded by | Michael Forshaw |
Personal details | |
Born | Graham Frederick Richardson 27 September 1949 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Political party | Labor |
Spouse(s) | Cheryl Gardener (m. 1973) (sep.)[1] Amanda |
Children | Matthew Richardson[1] D'Arcy Richardson |
Occupation | Politician |
Nickname | Richo |
Graham Frederick Richardson AO (born 27 September 1949) is an Australian former Labor Party politician who was a Senator for New South Wales from 1983 to 1994 and served as a Cabinet Minister in both the Hawke and Keating governments. He is currently a media commentator, public speaker, and political lobbyist.
During his time in the Senate, Richardson was often referred to as a "power broker" within the Labor Right faction.[2] Prior to entering parliament, Richardson was a Labor Party branch organiser and held the position of General Secretary of the Australian Labor Party (New South Wales Branch) from 1976 to 1983.[3] Since retiring from politics, Richardson has become a political commentator for Sky News Australia, and previously hosted a weekly commentary program Richo.[4][5]
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