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Michael MacKellar (Michael John Randal MacKellar) was born on 27 October, 1938 in Moree, New South Wales, Australia, is an Australian politician. Discover Michael MacKellar's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?
| Popular As |
Michael John Randal MacKellar |
| Occupation |
Agricultural scientist |
| Age |
76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
27 October 1938 |
| Birthday |
27 October |
| Birthplace |
Moree, New South Wales, Australia |
| Date of death |
9 May, 2015 |
| Died Place |
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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Michael MacKellar Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Michael MacKellar height not available right now. We will update Michael MacKellar's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
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| Children |
3 |
Michael MacKellar Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Michael MacKellar worth at the age of 76 years old? Michael MacKellar’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Australia. We have estimated Michael MacKellar's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Michael John Randal MacKellar (27 October 1938 – 9 May 2015) was an Australian politician.
He was a member of the Liberal Party and served in the House of Representatives from 1969 to 1994, representing the Division of Warringah.
He was first elected to Parliament in 1969, taking over from the controversial Edward St. John.
In June 1974 he joined the Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Immigration Minister.
He was Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs (1975–1979) and Minister for Health (1979–1982) in the Fraser government.
MacKellar was born in Moree, New South Wales and educated at the Sydney Church of England Grammar School, before attending the University of Sydney and University of Oxford.
He was an agricultural scientist, working at the New South Wales Department of Agriculture and lecturing at the University of Sydney and New South Wales before he entered politics.
In December 1975, MacKellar was first appointed to the front bench as the Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs, a position he held until 1979, when he became Minister for Health and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister.
In Opposition, MacKellar acted as Shadow Minister for Science.
MacKellar attracted some controversy over his handling of an incident involving the improper importation of a colour television set.
In 1982, a ministerial staffer submitted an incorrect customs declaration form when arranging for the set to be imported.
When this was discovered, a fellow Minister, John Moore, attempted a cover-up.
Moore and MacKellar both accepted responsibility and resigned as ministers.
He contested the Liberal Deputy leadership three times 1982, 1985 & 1987, finishing second to John Howard in 1982.
Following the 1983 election defeat he returned to the frontbench as Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister, before being demoted to Shadow Science Minister after the 1984 election.
MacKellar resigned from Parliament on 18 February 1994, causing a by-election that was subsequently won by future Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
After leaving politics MacKellar became Chairman of the Australia New Zealand Food Authority in 1998.
He also acted as Chief Operations Officer of the Baker Medical Research Institute and Chief Executive Officer of the Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association.
MacKellar also served as the president of the Melbourne-based National Ageing Research Institute.
Mackellar had three children, one of whom was autistic.
His daughter Maggie was the subject of an episode of ABC TV's Australian Story.
He died on 9 May 2015 at the age of 76.
He was given a state funeral on 15 May 2015 at St John's Anglican Church, Toorak, Victoria.
