Background
Downer, Alexander John Gosse was born on September 9, 1951. Son of Sir Alexander Downer.
Diplomat Australian government official
Downer, Alexander John Gosse was born on September 9, 1951. Son of Sir Alexander Downer.
Graduate, Radley College. Bachelor, University Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom.
Economist Bank New South Wales, 1975—1976. Member Australian Diplomatic Service, 1976-1981. Senior foreign affairs representative South Australia, 1981.
Political advisor to prime minister, 1982-1983. Director Australian Chamber of Commerce, 1983-1984. Liberal member House Representatives for Mayo, Australia, 1984—2008.
Shadow minister for arts, heritage and environment, 1987. Shadow minister for housing, small business and customs, 1988-1989. Shadow minister for trade and trade negotiations, 1990-1992.
Shadow minister for defense, 1992-1993. Federal shadow treasurer, 1993-1994. Shadow minister for foreign affairs, 1995-1996.
Minister foreign affairs, 1996—2007. Special advisor to the secretary-general on Cyprus United Nations, since 2008. Mission to European communities, embassy to Belgium and Luxembourg, 1977-1980.
Leader Liberal Party, 1994-1995.
Married Nicola Robinson, 1978. Children: Georgina, Olivia, Henrietta, Edward.