Gordon Rich-Phillips
Gordon Rich-Phillips is the Minister for Technology and Minister responsible for the Aviation Industry. He is also the Assistant Treasurer of Victoria.
Prior to this Gordon was employed by IBIS Business Information working in a range of economic research and analysis roles as well as working on a number of significant private sector consulting projects. A pilot since the age of 16, Gordon holds a Commercial Pilot Licence and Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating and has flown a variety of single and twin engine aircraft throughout much of south east Australia.
Elected at the age of 25, Gordon is the youngest person ever elected to the Victorian Legislative Council and is currently the youngest Cabinet Minister in Victoria. Mr Rich-Phillips is a Member for South Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne.
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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
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Superman needs saving
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