David Johnston (politician)
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The Honourable David Johnston |
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| Minister for Defence | |
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In office 18 September 2013 – 23 December 2014 |
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| Prime Minister | Tony Abbott |
| Preceded by | Stephen Smith |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Andrews |
| Minister for Justice and Customs | |
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In office 9 March 2007 – 3 December 2007 |
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| Prime Minister | John Howard |
| Preceded by | Chris Ellison |
| Succeeded by | Bob Debus |
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14 February 1956 Perth, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Other political affiliations |
Coalition |
| Spouse(s) | Toni Hodge |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Western Australia |
David Albert Lloyd Johnston (born 14 February 1956) is an Australian politician who was a Liberal Party member of the Australian Senate from 2002 to 2016, representing the state of Western Australia. Johnston was the Minister for Defence from 18 September 2013 to 23 December 2014, when he was replaced by Kevin Andrews.
Johnston was born in Perth and was educated at University of Western Australia, where he graduated in law. He was a barrister in Kalgoorlie before entering politics, representing companies such as Gold Mines of Kalgoorlie LTD and North Kalgurli Mines LTD. He unsuccessfully contested the House of Representatives at the 1987 federal election, polling 37.3% of first preferences to finish second behind the then Labor incumbent Graeme Campbell in the Division of Kalgoorlie.
Johnston successfully stood for a WA Senate seat in the federal election on 10 November 2001. He assumed office on 1 July 2002 and on 6 March 2007 was made Minister for Justice and Customs (effective 9 March), following the move of former Justice minister Chris Ellison to the Human Services portfolio.
Malcolm Turnbull, on becoming Leader of the Opposition, promoted Johnston to the Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Minister for Defence. In September 2010 he was re-appointed to that role by Opposition leader, Tony Abbott, after the 2010 election.
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