Joh Bjelke-Petersen


 

The Honourable Sir Johannes Bjelke-Petersen, KCMG (13 January, 1911 - 23 April 2005) was an Australian politician who was Premier of the state of Queensland from 1968 to 1987, the state's longest serving Premier. His populist and authoritarian style made an indelible impact both within Queensland and elsewhere within Australia.

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KCMG - 13 January - 1911 - 23 April - 2005 - Australian - Premier - Queensland - 1968 - 1987 - Populist - Authoritarian

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►Early life
►Rise to power
►Queensland under Joh
►Downfall
►Post-Premiership
►Reactions
►Trivia
►References

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