John Forrest: Four Times Treasurer

John Forrest entered the first federal parliament with an established reputation as a disciplined explorer and long-standing state premier. While narrowly missing out on becoming prime minister, he served four times as treasurer. In his first term, he followed in the conservative footsteps of Turner. He was later faced with reorganising federal finances when the arrangements governing the first decade of Federation were coming to an end. In his final term, he faced the challenges of funding Australia's involvement in the First World War.