Jack Richard Face (2 December 1942 – 1 August 2023) was an Australian politician who was a member of the

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between 1972 and 2003.

Biography

Jack Richard Face was born in the

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suburb of

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and educated at Merewether Public School, Broadmeadow High School, Newcastle Technical College and the

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. Face was the

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member for Charlestown from 1972 to 2003. He was the Minister for Gaming and Racing in

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's cabinet from 1995 until his retirement. In 2004 he was found guilty of lying to the Independent Commission against Corruption (ICAC). He was fined A$2500 and given a three-year good behaviour bond. Richard Face died on 1 August 2023, at the age of 80.Former Charlestown MP and Carr Government minister Richard Face dies aged 80
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