Background
Bilney, Gordon was born on June 21, 1939 in Renmark, South Australia.
Australian government official
Bilney, Gordon was born on June 21, 1939 in Renmark, South Australia.
Bachelor of Science in Dental Surgery, Bachelor in Politics, University Adelaide.
With, Australian Diplomatic Svc., Jakarta, Manila, Geneva, Paris, 1966-1982; advisory to minister foreign affairs, Australian Diplomatic Svc., Jakarta, Manila, Geneva, Paris, 1973-1975; high commissioner to West Indies, Australian Diplomatic Svc., Jakarta, Manila, Geneva, Paris, 1980-1982; head economics division Min. Foreign Affairs, Australian Diplomatic Svc., Jakarta, Manila, Geneva, Paris, 1982-1983; elected MP for Kingston, 1983; minister defense science and personnel, 1990-1993; minister for development cooperative and Pacific Island Affairs, 1993-1996; chair parliament joint committee foreign affairs, defense & trade, Government of Australia, since 1987.
Married; 2 children.