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FEMUSINDO.com - Peter Robert Garrett, with his famous name Peter Garrett, is a legendary musician, environmentalist, activist and former Australian politician.
In 1973, Garrett who was born in Wahroonga, Sydney, New South Wales, April 16, 1953 became the lead singer of the Australian rock band Midnight Oil.
As a performer, he is known for his distinctive bald head, eccentric dance style, and stunning appearance on stage.
Becoming a Politician and Minister
He served as President of the Australian Conservation Foundation for ten years before being elected for the Labor Party as a Member of Parliament for the seat of Kingsford Smith in the 2004 general election.
After the Labor Party's victory in the 2007 general election, Garrett was appointed Minister for the Environment, Cultural Heritage and the Arts by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
Following the 2010 general election, he was appointed Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth by Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
Following the 2013 leadership change, Garrett stepped down from the ministry and announced that he would retire from politics at the 2013 general election.
Awards and Nominations
In 2003, Garrett was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his service to the community as a leading advocate for environmental conservation and protection, and to the music industry.
In 2009, the French government appointed Garrett an Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters. In 2010, the World Wide Fund for Nature awarded him the Leaders for a Living Planet Award.
In his musical career, Garrett has received a number of awards and nominations, including the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) and ARIA Music Awards. (*)
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