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Gerry Hand was born on 30 June, 1942 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, is an Australian politician (1942–2023). Discover Gerry Hand'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 81 years old?

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Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 30 June, 1942
Birthday 30 June
Birthplace Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date of death 15 November, 2023
Died Place Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nationality Australia

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1942

Gerard Leslie Hand (30 June 1942 – 15 November 2023) was an Australian politician, who was a Labor member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the seat of Melbourne.

He was Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs in the Third Hawke Ministry, and Minister for Immigration, Local Government and Ethnic Affairs in the Fourth Hawke Ministry and First Keating Ministry.

Hand died in Melbourne on 15 November 2023, at the age of 81.

1988

As Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Hand notably clashed with the Secretary of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs, outspoken Aboriginal activist Charles Perkins, and Perkins resigned from the department in 1988 after being accused of misadministration.

1992

Gerry Hand was the immigration minister who, in 1992, introduced the controversial policy of mandatory detention for illegal arrivals and asylum seekers.

"I believe it is crucial that all persons who come to Australia without prior authorisation not be released into the community. Their release would undermine the Government's strategy for determining their refugee claims or entry claims. Indeed, I believe it is vital to Australia that this be prevented as far as possible. The Government is determined that a clear signal be sent that migration to Australia may not be achieved by simply arriving in this country and expecting to be allowed into the community."

1993

After retiring from politics in 1993, Hand represented Australia before the United Nations High Commission for Refugees and a round table discussion on refugees organised by the Government of Thailand.

He was also a member of the Immigration Detention Advisory Group, providing advice to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship on the services, accommodation and amenities at the immigration detention centres.

1995

In 1995, the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate, Senator Robert Ray, suggested Hand as a possible replacement to Barry Jones as President of the ALP but this suggestion never eventuated.