Alex Andrianopoulos interviewed by Demetra Enizlis in the Greek-Australian oral history and folklife project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 1650243
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Andrianopoulos, Alex, 1955-, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1999
- 3 digital audio tape (ca. 181 min.)
- Series:
- Greek-Australian oral history and folklife project.
- Summary:
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Andrianopoulos, Labor Member of Victorian Parliament, talks about his work history before being elected to Parliament at the age of 31, migrated to Australia in 1965 and settled in Melbourne. He talks about his difficulties in primary and secondary school, political studies at University of Melbourne, entering politics in 1974, views on Whitlam, involvement in ALP and Greek community politics, views on Jeff Kennett, role and responsibilities as member of Federal State Relations Committee, member of Socialist Left faction, comments on Theo Sidiropoulos, first generation politician from Greek background, and he comments on history of Greek politics. Andrianopoulos describes the Greek traditions he practices and talks about Greek cultural organisations and their future, importance of Greek language and the need for it to be taught in schools and universities. He gives his view on the future of Australia and his opinion of the One Nation Party.
- Notes:
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- Accompanied by photographs and seven Victorian Government brochures.
- Recorded on June 17 and June 30, 1999.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Summary available (3 leaves)
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- State politicians
- Other authors/contributors:
- Enizlis, Demetra, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Greek-Australian oral history and folklife project.
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- 1999
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