Barry Robert O'Farrell AO (born 24 May 1959) is a former Australian politician who is Australia's High Commissioner to India since May 2020. O'Farrell was the 43rd Premier of New South Wales and Minister for Western Sydney from 2011 to 2014. He was the Leader of the New South Wales Liberal Party from 2007 to 2014, and was a Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1995 to 2015, representing Northcott until 1999 and representing Ku-ring-gai on the Upper North Shore of Sydney from 1999 to 2015. His resignation came after he was caught by the independent commission against corruption (ICAC) when he denied receiving an expensive bottle of red wine from a wealthy donor. After denying he had received it, a photo of his praise (Thank you) note to the donor with his signature and letterhead from the office of the premier was leaked. He is currently President and Independent Board Chair of Diabetes Australia, Chair of the Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Club and CEO of Racing Australia Ltd.
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24 May 1959 (age 66) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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