JB
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Australian politician
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Male
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Birth:
10 October 1934
The details
Biography
Julian Howard Beale (born 10 October 1934, in Sydney) is a former Australian federal politician. The son of former Cabinet Minister and ambassador Sir Howard Beale, Julian Beale was a member of the Australian Parliament, representing the seat of Deakin in Victoria from 1984 to 1990 and Bruce from 1990 to 1996.
Beale served the two terms as a Liberal Party of Australia member, whilst in opposition, before being defeated at the 1996 election following a redistribution of his seat. Beale has been the Chairman of Adacel Technologies, a communications company, since 2003; and is a director of Visy Industries.
He is the father of Debbie Beale, who was married to Bill Shorten, now the Leader of the Opposition in the Australian parliament.