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Patrician peacemaker

By Lee Duffield  -  04.09.2008 / 00:00 CET
Is Alexander Downer just a failed Aussie politician, or can he help achieve peace in Cyprus?

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Curriculum vitae

1951: Born, Adelaide
1964: Moved to UK, educated at Radley College and Newcastle University
1975: Economist, Bank of New South Wales
1977: Diplomatic officer, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs
1983-84: Director, Australian Chamber of Commerce; adviser to the leader of the federal opposition
1984: Elected to House of Representatives
1994: Leader of the Liberal Party and leader of the opposition
1996-2007: Foreign minister
2008: Resigned from parliament; UN special envoy to Cyprus

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