John Anderson is a sixth-generation farmer and grazier from New South Wales, who spent 19 years from 1989 in the Australian Parliament.
He served as a senior Cabinet minister in the reformist government led by John Howard (1996 to 2005), one of the most successful governments in Australian parliamentary history. This included six years as Leader of the National Party and Deputy Prime Minister.
John was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2011, and a Companion (AC) in 2022. As an esteemed elder statesman in Australia, his commentary is often sought out. He has recently been published on topics such as civic freedoms, global food security, modern slavery and the economy. He currently farms on the family property whilst also being active through various directorships, in public speaking and in the not-for-profit sector.
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Admission free: RSVP essential by Monday, October 3rd.
Refreshments will be served from 7.00pm and at the conclusion of the lecture.
Parking will be available on the campus of UNSW. Access via Gate 14.
Details of previous Warrane Lectures are available on our website.
More information: events@warrane.unsw.edu.au
