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The Hon Dan Tehan MP
The Hon Dan Tehan MP was the Minister for Social Services between 20 December 2017 and 28 August 2018.
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.