Chris Hurford
Christopher John Hurford AO (30 July 1931 – 15 November 2020) was a Labor member of the Australian House of Representatives seat of Adelaide from 1969 to 1987. He played a key role in the development of Australia's skills-oriented immigration policy, and founded the ALP Labor Unity faction in SA.
The Honourable Chris Hurford AO | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Community Services | |
| In office 16 February 1987 – 24 July 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Don Grimes |
| Succeeded by | Neal Blewett |
| Minister for Immigration | |
| In office 13 December 1984 – 16 February 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Stewart West |
| Succeeded by | Mick Young |
| Minister for Housing & Construction | |
| In office 11 March 1983 – 13 December 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Tom McVeigh |
| Succeeded by | Stewart West |
| Manager of Opposition Business | |
| In office 11 February 1980 – 7 November 1980 | |
| Leader | Bill Hayden |
| Preceded by | Mick Young |
| Succeeded by | Lionel Bowen |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Adelaide | |
| In office 25 October 1969 – 31 December 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Jones |
| Succeeded by | Mike Pratt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopher John Hurford-Jones 30 July 1931 Mhow, Indore Residency, British India |
| Died | 15 November 2020 (aged 89) Adelaide, South Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor |
| Occupation | Accountant |
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