Laurie Brereton

Laurie Brereton is a former Australian politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1980 to 1996. A member of the Australian Labor Party, he held various ministerial positions, including Minister for Transport and Minister for Veterans' Affairs, during his political career. Brereton was known for his strong advocacy on social issues and played a significant role in the Labor Party's development during the tumultuous political times of the 1980s and 1990s. He was also a close associate of Graham Richardson, noted as one of the influential 'Mates' in the Labor Party's history.