Background
Richardson, Graham Frederick was born on September 27, 1949 in Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia. Son of Frederick James and Catherine Maud (Graham) Richardson.
Richardson, Graham Frederick was born on September 27, 1949 in Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia. Son of Frederick James and Catherine Maud (Graham) Richardson.
Student law school, Sydney University, 1971.
State organizer New South Wales branch Australian Labor Party, 1971-1976, delegate to national conference, since 1977, convenor national industry platform committee including portfolios resources and energy, primary industry, sport and tourism, science, industry, technical & commerce, general secretary, 1976-1983, national executive, from 1979, vice president, 1986. Senator from New South Wales Australian Parliament, 1983, member numerous committees including finance and government operations, member electoral reform committee, chairman Estimates "A", since 1986, member senior select television equalization committee, since 1987, minister for arts, sport, the environment, tourism and the territories, 1987-1990, minister social security, 1990-1992, minister transport and communications, 1992.
Member of Tattersalls, Killara Golf (Sydney). St. George Leagues.
Golf, reading, skiing.
Married Cheryl Ruth Gardner, April 18, 1973. Children: Matthew, Kate.