Senator for Victoria, 1990-2008; Minister for the Arts and Sport, 2001-2007; Assistant Treasurer, 1996-2001; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Security, 1996; Opposition Shadow Ministry, 1992-1996; Principal Adviser, Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Peacock, 1989; Senior Private Secretary, Minister for Social Security and Minister for Finance, Dame Margaret Guilfoyle, 1977-1982.