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The Hon Mark Butler MP
The Hon Mark Butler MP was the the Minister for Housing and Homelessness from 4 February 2013 to 1 July 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.