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Senator the Hon Anne Ruston
Senator the Hon Anne Ruston was Minister for Families and Social Services from 29 May 2019 to 23 May 2022.
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.