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Tim Fischer, Former deputy Prime Minister
Former Deputy Prime Minister, Leader of the National Party and Minister for Trade, The Hon. Tim Fischer has had a distinguished career. Mr Fischer was Shadow Minister for Energy and Resources, Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs and the Federal Parliamentary National Party Liaison Officer for Western Australia. He has served on the Transport Safety Committee, Committee on Aircraft Noise and the Standing Committee on Transport, Communications and Infrastructure.
From 26 August to 1 September 1999, Tim Fischer was Leader of the Official Australian Delegation which oversaw the popular consultation or ballot held on 30 August 1999 in East Timor.
Currently Tim Fischer is Chairman of FAMU Holdings, a private company with a range of business interests dealing mainly with export orientation. In relation to honorary activities, Mr Fischer holds numerous positions including Chair of the Crawford fund on International Agricultural Research and Chair of the Australian Winemakers Foundation. His commercial activities include Consultant Deloittes; Director of The AA Company, Ausmore and Asia Pacific; and Chairman of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
A consummate speaker, Mr Tim Fischer draws on his broad range of experience in public and private life to deliver challenging and informative presentations on a range of issues.
Tim Fischer talks about ...
• Local and International Trade
• The Unlevel Playing Field: Tariffs and Free Trade
• The Global Trading Village: The Future, Business Issues & the Community Framework
• The Inner Workings of Cabinet and its Implications for your Business
• Knowledge and Experience in Trade with our Asian Partners
• The Renaissance of Rail, 200 Years On: Rail and Other Transport
• The Himalayan Humbug: A lighthearted look at one of Tim's favourite places, Bhutan
• Diggers to Damascus - Tim recounts how Australian film producer Charles Chauvel, arrived in Damascus two days before Lawrence of Arabia
• Bush Walking and Beyond: The Hazards of Bush Walking
• Beethoven's Pastoral Symphonies
Client comments about Tim Fischer ...
He captured everyone’s attention immediately with lighthearted insights into political life. Trade issues were covered in an entertaining fashion, much to everyone’s delight!
International Business Research Institute
Tim thoroughly engaged the audience. His genuine enthusiasm for the topic could clearly be seen, and his willingness to assist with media activity outside of the function was greatly appreciated.
Australian Unity Wellbeing Index
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