Tim Fischer
Tim Fischer was a prominent Australian politician who served as deputy prime minister and later became Australia's first stand-alone ambassador to the Holy See, a role that exemplified bipartisan cooperation in diplomatic appointments.
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Tim Fischer was a popular Nationals MP and deputy prime minister who resigned in 2001.
One Nation announces David Farley as candidate
Australia· 2026-03-07
The seat of Farrer was held by the Nationals for 17 years before 2001, when Ley won the seat after the retirement of former Nationals leader Tim Fischer.
Joyce accuses Littleproud of throwing in the towel: ‘No general!’Australia· 2026-03-05
Tim Fischer was the former Nationals leader before Sussan Ley won the seat.
David Littleproud predicts Nationals could finish last in regional battleAustralia· 2026-03-04
Former Nationals’ leader Tim Fischer had held the seat for 17 years before his retirement.
Sussan Ley resigns, triggering Farrar byelection as Angus Taylor urged to retain seatAustralia· 2026-02-27Tim Fischer was a former deputy leader and representative of the seat of Farrer.
Will Sussan Ley’s seat that’s up for grabs be a protest vote against the two-party duopoly?Australia· 2026-02-27
Tim Fischer was chosen to run for the Nationals but was initially not taken seriously.
The race for Farrer, and a weird saga that left the Liberals in shockAustralia· 2026-02-14
Tim Fischer held the seat of Farrer for 17 years before Sussan Ley won it.
Why the byelection for Ley’s seat will be a test for TaylorAustralia· 2026-02-13
He worked with rural people on a valid compromise for farmers who needed to use guns.
Politicians should be on same page when it comes to gun controlAustralia· 2025-12-25
Tim Fischer was recognized for his role in backing John Howard’s changes to firearm ownership.
Most Australians want tougher restrictions after Bondi attack, Resolve poll revealsAustralia· 2025-12-22
Tim Fischer was a former Nationals MP and deputy prime minister.
Nationals gloat over net zero victory before meeting Liberals in Coalition partyroomAustralia· 2025-11-15
Tim Fischer was the former National Party leader and husband of Judy Brewer.
Sussan Ley and the fight for the ‘heart and soul’ of the Liberal Party’Australia· 2025-11-07
Tim Fischer had held the seat for 17 years before Sussan Ley won it.
Sussan Ley on the hot seat, faces challenge from likes of Angus Taylor, Andrew Hastie and Ted O’BrienAustralia· 2025-11-06
Pitt takes up a position role previously held by Tim Fischer, the former Nationals leader.
Australia steps up bid for Pope Leo visit as Albanese lands in RomeAustralia· 2025-05-17
Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer suspected the National Service call-up was rigged.
His birthday wasn’t picked from the barrel. But Peter Curtin was conscripted anywayAustralia· 2025-04-24
Tim Fischer was the former deputy prime minister and revered former ambassador to the Holy See.
Keith Pitt, Australia’s man at The VaticanAustralia· 2025-04-24
Tim Fischer was appointed as Australia’s first stand-alone ambassador to the Holy See in 2009.
Federal Politics | Breaking News and HeadlinesAustralia· 2025-02-08
