Age, Biography and Wiki
Les Johnson was born on 22 November, 1924 in Enfield, New South Wales, Australia, is an Australian politician (1924–2015). Discover Les Johnson'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 90 years old?
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| Occupation |
fitter and turner, union organiser |
| Age |
90 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
22 November, 1924 |
| Birthday |
22 November |
| Birthplace |
Enfield, New South Wales, Australia |
| Date of death |
26 May, 2015 |
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| Nationality |
Australia
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Les Johnson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 90 years old, Les Johnson height not available right now. We will update Les Johnson's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Les Johnson's Wife?
His wife is (1) Gladys Jones
(2) Marion Sharkey (nee Legge)
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| Wife |
(1) Gladys Jones
(2) Marion Sharkey (nee Legge) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Grant, Sally, Jenny |
Les Johnson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Les Johnson worth at the age of 90 years old? Les Johnson’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Australia. We have estimated Les Johnson'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
Leslie Royston Johnson AM (22 November 1924 – 26 May 2015) was an Australian politician.
Johnson was born at Enfield, New South Wales on 22 November 1924.
He initially worked as a boilermaker's mate before becoming an apprentice fitter and turner.
He became active in the Amalgamated Engineering Union, serving as chair of its New South Wales Youth Committee.
He later worked as an organiser for the Federated Clerks Union and ran a general store and newsagency at Gymea.
Les Johnson married Gladys (Peg) Jones in 1947, and she died in 2002.
They had three children, Grant, Sally (deceased) and Jenny.
He represented the Division of Hughes in New South Wales from 1955 to 1966 and from 1969 to 1983.
Johnson was elected for the Australian Labor Party as the first member for the newly created House of Representatives seat of Hughes at the 1955 election.
He held it until his defeat at the 1966 election by Liberal Don Dobie.
However, a redistribution ahead of the 1969 election shifted most of the wealthier portions of Hughes to the newly created seat of Division of Cook.
The reconfigured Hughes now had a notional Labor majority of eight percent, making it a fairly safe Labor seat on paper.
Believing this made Hughes impossible to hold, especially with Johnson priming for a rematch, Dobie transferred to Cook.
This proved prescient, as Johnson retook the seat on a large swing while Dobie narrowly won Cook.
He was a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and held ministerial office in the Whitlam government, serving as Minister for Housing (1972–1973), Works (1973), Housing and Construction (1973–1975), and Aboriginal Affairs (1975).
Following Labor's win at the December 1972 election, he was appointed to the Whitlam ministry as Minister for Housing.
In October 1973, he was appointed to the additional portfolio of Works.
In November the two portfolios were combined as Housing and Construction.
In June 1975 he was moved to the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.
He lost this position as a result of the dismissal of the Whitlam government in November 1975.
He subsequently became the Opposition Whip.
Johnson would hold Hughes without serious difficulty until 1983.
Labor returned to government at the March 1983 election, but Johnson did not stand for a place in the ministry.
However, he was elected chairman of committees.
He resigned from parliament in December 1983 so that he could become Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand.
He later served as High Commissioner to New Zealand from 1984 to 1985, cutting short his term due to his daughter's ill health.
His position as High Commissioner was cut short following the serious illness of his daughter, Sally Anne Penman, who was diagnosed with breast cancer, and subsequently died in February 1988.
Johnson was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in June 1990.
In 2003 Les Johnson married Marion Sharkey, and they lived at Shoal Bay, NSW.
He died on 26 May 2015, aged 90.
