Concetta Fierravanti-Wells
Australian politician (born 1960) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Concetta Anna Fierravanti-Wells (née Fierravanti;[lower-alpha 1] born 20 May 1960) is an Australian politician who was a Senator for New South Wales from 2005 to 2022, representing the Liberal Party. She served as Minister for International Development and the Pacific in the Turnbull government from 2016 to 2018. She grew up in Port Kembla, New South Wales, and, prior to entering politics, worked as a lawyer and policy adviser.
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Concetta Fierravanti-Wells | |
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Minister for International Development and the Pacific | |
In office 18 February 2016 (2016-02-18) – 21 August 2018 (2018-08-21) | |
Prime Minister | Malcolm Turnbull |
Preceded by | Steven Ciobo |
Succeeded by | Anne Ruston |
Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs | |
In office 15 September 2015 – 18 February 2016 (2016-02-18) | |
Prime Minister | Malcolm Turnbull |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Craig Laundy |
Senator for New South Wales | |
In office 5 May 2005 – 30 June 2022 | |
Preceded by | John Tierney |
Personal details | |
Born | Concetta Anna Fierravanti (1960-05-20) 20 May 1960 (age 64) Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse |
John Wells (m. 1990) |
Alma mater | Australian National University (BA, LL.B) |
Profession | Solicitor |
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