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The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP
The Hon Brendan O’Connor was Minister for Housing and Homelessness between 5 March 2012 and 2 February 2013
The Australian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.