Member of the Australian Parliament for Ryan (13 December 1975 - 5 February 2001), Minister for Business and Consumer Affairs (3 November 1980 - 20 April 1982), Minister for Industry, Science and Tourism (11 March 1996 - 21 October 1998), Vice-President of the Executive Council (11 March 1996 - 21 October 1998), Minister for Defence (21 October 1998 - 30 January 2001).