Bob Santamaria, 'the most significant' figure in Australian politics never to have been in parliament

Authors

Gregory C. Melleuish, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

143773

Publication Details

Melleuish, G. (2020). Bob Santamaria, 'the most significant' figure in Australian politics never to have been in parliament. The Conversation, 12 June 1-5.

Abstract

Bartholomew Augustine ("Bob") Santamaria is the most significant figure in Australian politics never to have held political office. Santamaria was a friend of, or associated with, four Australian prime ministers: Robert Menzies, Malcolm Fraser, John Howard and Tony Abbott. But his career was spent outside parliament.