Person

Paul Hasluck

1905–1993 · 20th century

Paul Hasluck was an Australian politician, historian and diplomat. As minister for territories from 1951 to 1963 he directed policy in Papua and New Guinea, stressing gradual, uniform development through schools, health services and patrol posts. He later served as minister for external affairs and as Governor-General of Australia from 1969 to 1974.

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Territory of Papua and New Guinea

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Paul Hasluck. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/paul-hasluck
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