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Nick MinchinNicholas Hugh Minchin (born 15 April 1953), Australian politician, has been a Liberal member of the Australian Senate since July 1993, representing South Australia. He was born in Sydney, New South Wales, and was educated at the Australian National University, where he gained degrees in law and economics. He was a solicitor before entering politics. Minchin was a staff member for the Liberal Party's Federal Secretariat 1977-83, Deputy Federal Director of the Liberal Party in 1983, South Australian State Director and Campaign Director of the Liberal Party 1985-93. Minchin was a member of the Opposition Shadow Ministry 1994-96, holding the position of Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition, John Howard. Since that time he has been a close confidante of Howard's and is one his most trusted political advisors. His progress in the ministry has been rapid. He was Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister 1996-97, Special Minister of State and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister 1997-98 and Minister for Industry, Science and Resources (with a seat in the Cabinet) 1998-01. He has been Minister for Finance and Administration and Vice-President of the Executive Council since November 2001. Michin, Nick Minchin, Nick (Australian politician) Minchin, Nick Minchin, Nick
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