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Shrine Conversations: How did Tim Fischer's military service influence his political career?
Shrine of Remembrance
English - May 22, 2024 19:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHistory Education air force kokoda navy peacekeeping shrine anzac army first fromelles Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Over the course of his life, Tim Fischer wore many hats: deputy Prime Minister, politician, diplomat, farmer, chairman, patron and advocate for many causes.
But one that often goes under the radar is that of a Second Lieutenant in the Australian Army.
In this episode, author Peter Rees unpacks Tim's military service and how it impacted his life as a politician.
Music:
'I've Been There' by Alsever Lake