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2001 in Australia

Explore 6 historical events and records for Australia in 2001.

Historical records for Australia in 2001

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January

Secretary of State for Defence

Reith, Peter ยท Secretary of State for Defence ยท Government / Government of Australia

Appointed Minister of Defence

Other events (month unknown)

Champions League Semi Final Wing Role

Kewell, Harry ยท Leeds ยท Winger ยท Sport / Football

Starts on the flank against Valencia at Elland Road as Leeds United seeks an advantage in its Champions League semi-final.

Election

Rudd, Kevin Michael ยท Politics / Australian Labor Party

Appointed the Opposition front bench after the 2001 election and appointed Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs

Moulin Rouge

Kidman, Nicole ยท Arts / Cinema

Appears in Moulin Rouge!

Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs

Rudd, Kevin Michael ยท Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs ยท Politics / Australian Labor Party

Appointed to the Opposition front bench after the 2001 election and made Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs

Valencia Home Semi Final Attack

Viduka, Mark ยท Leeds ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Leads Leeds United's attack against Valencia in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, but the match ends without a goal.

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