Don Grimes
Donald James Grimes AO (4 October 1937 – 20 November 2021) was an Australian politician who served as a Senator for Tasmania from 1974 to 1987, representing the Australian Labor Party (ALP). In the Hawke government he held ministerial office as Minister for Social Security (1983–1984) and Minister for Community Services (1984–1987). He was a general practitioner before entering politics.
The Honourable Don Grimes AO | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Community Services | |
| In office 13 December 1984 – 16 February 1987 | |
| Prime Minister | Bob Hawke |
| Preceded by | New title |
| Succeeded by | Chris Hurford |
| Minister for Social Security | |
| In office 11 March 1983 – 13 December 1984 | |
| Prime Minister | Bob Hawke |
| Preceded by | Fred Chaney |
| Succeeded by | Brian Howe |
| Senator for Tasmania | |
| In office 18 May 1974 – 2 April 1987 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 October 1937 Albury, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 20 November 2021 (aged 84) |
| Political party | Labor |
| Occupation | General practitioner |
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