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Venn, Kathleen Joan (1926 - )

Born
12 November 1926
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Occupation
Parliamentarian
Alternative Names
  • Darragh, Kathleen (maiden name)
  • Venn, Kath (also known as)
Website
http://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/cdd/women/leadership
/significant_tasmanian_women/significant_tasmanian_women_-_research_listing/kath_venn_oam

Summary

A member of the Australian Labor Party, Kath Venn was elected to the Legislative Council of the Tasmanian Parliament representing Hobart in 1976. During her period in parliament, she served as Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council for three years. She was defeated ast the 1982 election.

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Rosemary Francis

Created: 8 September 2009

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