Ian McLachlan
Ian Murray McLachlan AO (born 2 October 1936) is a former Australian politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1990 to 1998, representing the Liberal Party. He was Minister for Defence in the Howard government from 1996 to 1998. Before entering politics, he served as president of the National Farmers Federation from 1984 to 1988. He played first-class cricket as a youth.
The Honourable Ian McLachlan AO | |
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McLachlan in 1998 | |
| Minister for Defence | |
| In office 11 March 1996 – 21 October 1998 | |
| Prime Minister | John Howard |
| Preceded by | Robert Ray |
| Succeeded by | John Moore |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Barker | |
| In office 24 March 1990 – 31 August 1998 | |
| Preceded by | James Porter |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Secker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 October 1936 North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
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