Peter Wong (Australian politician)
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Peter Hon Jung Wong AM (Chinese: 黃肇強) (born 12 October 1942) is a Chinese-born Australian politician.[1] A figure in the Sydney Chinese community and former member of the Liberal Party of Australia, he became concerned over the Liberal Party's refusal to oppose strongly the rise of Pauline Hanson and her One Nation Party, and ultimately went on to found the Unity Party. He served as their leader from 1998 to 1999 and represented the party in the New South Wales Legislative Council from March 1999 until March 2007.[1] Wong was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1996.[2]
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Peter Wong | |
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黃肇強 | |
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
In office 27 March 1999 (1999-03-27) – 23 March 2007 (2007-03-23) | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1942-10-12) 12 October 1942 (age 81) |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Unity Party (1998–present) |
Other political affiliations | Liberal Party (until 1998) |
Education | University of Sydney |
Occupation | Specialist general practitioner |
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