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Tony Messner
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| Administrator of Norfolk Island | |
| In office 4 August 1997 – 30 July 2003 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor-General | Sir William Deane Peter Hollingsworth Michael Jeffrey |
| Preceded by | Alan Kerr |
| Succeeded by | Grant Tambling |
| Minister for Veterans' Affairs | |
| In office 3 November 1980 – 11 March 1983 |
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| Prime Minister | Malcolm Fraser |
| Preceded by | Evan Adermann |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Gietzelt |
| Senator for South Australia | |
| In office 13 December 1975 – 17 April 1990 |
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| Succeeded by | John Olsen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 September 1939 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Profession | Accountant |
Anthony John Messner, often called Tony Messner, is a former Australian politician. He was born on September 24, 1939. He held important roles in the Australian government for many years.
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Early Life and Education
Tony Messner was born in Melbourne, Victoria. He went to primary school in Queensland. Later, he attended Pulteney Grammar School in Adelaide. He also studied at the South Australian Institute of Technology. There, he trained to become an accountant.
Political Career
Tony Messner had a long career in Australian politics. He represented the state of South Australia.
Serving as a Senator
In 1975, Tony Messner was elected as a Senator. A Senator is a member of one of Australia's two main law-making groups, called the Parliament. He represented South Australia in the Senate. He served as a Senator for many years.
Role as a Minister
In November 1980, Tony Messner became a government minister. He was appointed the Minister for Veterans' Affairs. This job meant he was in charge of looking after people who had served in the military. He held this important role until March 1983. At that time, the government he was part of, led by Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser, lost the election. Tony Messner left Parliament in April 1990.
Administrator of Norfolk Island
After his time in Parliament, Tony Messner took on another important role. From August 1997 to July 2003, he was the Administrator of Norfolk Island. Norfolk Island is a small island territory of Australia. The Administrator acts as the main representative of the Australian government on the island.
Recognition and Awards
In 2004, Tony Messner was recognized for his service to Australia. He was made a member of the Order of Australia. This award is given to people who have made a big difference to their community. He received it for his work in the Australian Parliament, as Administrator of Norfolk Island, and for helping veterans and their families.
