Tom Uren

Tom Uren

politician Australia

Tom Uren was an influential Australian politician and member of the Australian Labor Party, serving as a federal member of parliament from 1958 to 1990. Known for his advocacy for social justice, environmental issues, and reconciliation with Indigenous Australians, Uren held various ministerial roles, including Minister for Urban and Regional Development. A World War II veteran, he was deeply committed to public service and reform, shaping Australian policy on urban planning and social equity. Uren's legacy is marked by his progressive agenda and his role in mentoring younger politicians, including Anthony Albanese, who worked for him early in his career.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
22,408
Power
1,213$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 25,499,884 22,408 $1,380,000 1,213$
Totals 1 25,499,884 22,408 $1,380,000 1,213$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Tom Uren remembered for life his insistence that officers pooled the pay they received from the Japanese to buy medicines and food for the men. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald: Peter FitzSimons' new book tells the story of the surgeon and POW on the Thai-Burma Railway