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Russell Trood
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Trood in 2011
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| Senator for Queensland | |
| In office 1 July 2005 – 30 June 2011 |
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| Born | 5 December 1948 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 9 January 2017 (aged 68) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney University of Wales Dalhousie University |
| Occupation | Academic |
Russell Brunell Trood (born December 5, 1948 – died January 9, 2017) was an Australian politician. He was a Senator for the state of Queensland. A Senator is a person elected to represent their state in the Australian Parliament. He was a member of the Liberal Party, which is one of Australia's main political groups.
Russell Trood was elected in the 2004 federal election. This election helped the government of John Howard gain control of both parts of the Australian Parliament. He served as a Senator until June 30, 2011.
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Russell Trood's Life and Work
Russell Trood had a long career in both education and politics. He was known for his knowledge of how countries interact with each other.
His Early Life and Education
Russell Trood was born in Melbourne, Australia. He studied law at the University of Sydney. Later, he earned a master's degree from the University of Wales. This degree was in strategic studies, which is about how countries plan for their future and security. He also earned a PhD, which is a very high university degree, from Dalhousie University in Canada. His PhD was in international relations, focusing on how different countries work together.
Before becoming a Senator, Dr. Trood was a professor. He taught International Relations at Griffith University. He worked with other academics there, sharing his knowledge.
Working in Government and Beyond
As a Senator, Russell Trood was involved in many important areas. He worked on committees that looked at how Australia deals with other countries. These committees also focused on defence and trade. He was the Deputy Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade. He also served on other committees, including one for the Parliament's library.
Dr. Trood was also a member of several important groups outside of Parliament. These included the Foreign Affairs Council and the Board of the Australian Indonesia Institute. These groups help Australia build relationships with other nations. He also directed a center at Griffith University that studied Australia's connections with Asia.
He wrote many articles and books about security and foreign policy. These publications helped people understand how Australia fits into the world. He often spoke to the media about these important topics.
Later Life and Legacy
After his time as a Senator, Russell Trood continued his public service. In 2012, he became the National President of the United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA). This organization supports the work of the United Nations.
In 2016, Russell Trood was diagnosed with a serious illness. He passed away in January 2017.
