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“I'm not terribly focused on whether I even could ever become the Leader of the Liberal Party or the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the future.”

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Alexander Downer

Alexander Downer is a former member of the Australian Parliament, born on September 9, 1951. He has been active in Australian politics for many years and served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs, having a significant impact on domestic and foreign policies. more

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