Background
Hayden, William George was born on January 23, 1933 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Hayden, William George was born on January 23, 1933 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Bachelor in Economics, U. Queensland D. (honorary), Griffith U., 1990; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Queensland, 1990; D. (honorary), University Control Queensland, 1992; Adjunct Professor (honorary), Queensland U. Technology, 1996; Doctor of Letters (honorary), University Southern Queensland, 1997.
With Queensland State Public Service, 1950-1952, Queensland Police Force, 1953-1961. Member for Federal division Oxley House of Representatives, Australian National Parliament, 1961—1988. 21st Governor General of Australia, 1989—1996.
Opposition spokesman on health and social welfare Australian Labor Party, 1967—1972. Minister for social security, 1972—1975. Treasurer, 1975; opposition spokesman on defense, 75.
Opposition spokesman for economic affairs and economic development, 77. Leader Federal opposition, 1977—1983. Minister foreign affairs, 1983—1987.
Minister for foreign affairs stet, 1987—1988. Governor general, 1989—1996.
Fellow: Royal Australian College Physicians (honoris causa). Member: Queensland Retired Police Association, Australian Society of Authors, Association of Former Member of Parliament of Australia, Australian Fabian Society, Australian Institute of International Affairs, General Sir John Monash Foundation.
Married Dallas Broadfoot, May 7, 1960. 3 children.