Cinema Lorosa’e June 2012
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THE HON STEVE BRACKS AC BIOGRAPHY
Steve Bracks became Victoria’s 44th premier in October 1999. At 52 he retired as Premier of Victoria on 27 July 2007, after almost eight years as Premier, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs. Now holds six major honorary positions: as Adviser to the Prime Minister of East Timor, Xanana Gusmao; as Director of the Bionics Institute of Australia Board; as Chair of the Deakin Foundation, Deakin University; and Centre for Dialogue, LaTrobe University. He is also Honorary Chair of the Union Education Foundation and the John Button Foundation. Special Adviser on governance issues to the Prime Minister of East Timor, Xanana Gusmao, since August 2007. Steve Bracks has led 22 missions to Dili since September 2007. The Bracks East Timor Governance Project has facilitated advice in relation to a sustainable retirement income scheme for civil servants; the development of a masterplan for sanitation and drainage in Dili; and, Timor-Leste’s Strategic Development Plan, 2011-2030. The Bracks Timor-Leste Governance Project has also assisted the development of the Dili Chamber of Commerce, the Balibo Fort accommodation social enterprise project, a national football league initiative, and Cinema Lorosae.
Reference: http://www.stevebracks.com.au
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