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Peter Costello Peter Costello i(A61697 works by) (a.k.a. Peter Howard Costello)
Born: Established: 1957 Melbourne, Victoria, ;
Gender: Male
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BiographyHistory

Peter Costello was elected to Federal Parliament as the member for the seat of Higgins, Victoria, in 1990. He became Treasurer in March 1996. He is the son-in-law of biographer Verna Coleman and politician Peter Coleman.

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Personal Awards

2011 recipient Order of Australia Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) For eminent service to the Parliament of Australia, particularly through the development of landmark economic policy reforms in the areas of taxation, foreign investment, superannuation and corporate regulation, and through representative roles with global financial organisations.
2001 recipient Centenary Medal For service as Treasurer.
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