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The Hon Christian Porter
The Hon Christian Porter was Minister for Social Services from 21 September 2015 to 20 December 2017.
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.