Albert Van Zetten

Alderman
Albert Van Zetten
Mayor of Launceston
In office
2007–2022
DeputyDanny Gibson (2018-present)
Rob Soward (2014–2018)
Jeremy Ball (2011–2014)[1]
Preceded byIvan Dean
Succeeded byDanny Gibson
ConstituencyCity of Launceston

Albert Van Zetten (born 12 April 1954)[2] is an Australian politician and the former Mayor of Launceston, Tasmania. He was formerly CEO of City Mission Launceston, and worked as an accountant. He lives in Riverside with his wife Lyndle.[2]

He is well known for his opposition to the Bell Bay Pulp Mill, which played a part in his election.[3]

  1. ^ "Tributes flow for Launceston Deputy Mayor Jeremy Ball killed in Bass Highway crash". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 16 September 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  2. ^ a b Faces of Local Government
  3. ^ Darby, Andrew (1 November 2007). "Anti-pulp mill voters give Launceston Mayor the chop". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 6 August 2019.