Tom Hughes (Australian politician)

Thomas Eyre Forrest Hughes  (26 November 1923 – 28 November 2024) was an Australian politician and lawyer. He was a member of the Liberal Party. He served as the 19th Attorney-General of Australia from 1969 to 1971. He was also a member of Australian House of Representatives from 1963 to 1972, first holding the seat of Parkes. Later, when the Division of Parkes was abolished in 1969, he held the seat of Berowra. He served in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II. He was awarded the French Legion of Honour (Légion d'honneur) in 2005 for his efforts during the Invasion of Normandy.

Hughes was born in Sydney, New South Wales. His brother was critic and writer Robert Hughes. Hughes has three children. His daughter, Lucy, was Lord Mayor of Sydney and is married to former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Hughes died on 28 November 2024, two days after his 101st birthday.Legendary Australian barrister and politician Tom Hughes dies aged 101 Sydney Morning Herald 28 November 2024

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