Eric Abetz, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Eric Abetz

Australian politician

Date of Birth: 25-Jan-1958

Place of Birth: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: Germany, Australia

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

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Eric Abetz (born 25 January 1958) is an Australian politician who has been a Senator for Tasmania since February 1994, representing the Liberal Party.
He was the Minister for Employment and the Leader of the Government in the Senate in the Abbott Government from 2013 to 2015.
He previously also served as Special Minister of State in the Howard Government from 2001 to 2006 and as Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation from 2006 to 2007. Born in Germany, Abetz emigrated to Australia as a small child, when his father came to work for Tasmania's Hydro Electric Commission.
He was educated at the University of Tasmania and was a barrister and solicitor before entering politics.
He is a former national president of the Australian Liberal Students' Federation and was state president of the Tasmanian Liberals from 1990 to 1994.