Bill Neilson | |
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.jpg) Neilson in 1961 | |
| 34th Premier of Tasmania | |
| In office 31 March 1975 – 1 December 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Reece |
| Succeeded by | Doug Lowe |
| Constituency | Franklin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 August 1925 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Died | 9 November 1989 (aged 64) Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Nationality |  Australian |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse | Jill Benjamin |
| Occupation | Post delivery man |
William Arthur Neilson AC (27 August 1925 – 9 November 1989) was Premier of Tasmania from 1975 to 1977.
Born in Hobart, and educated at Ogilvie High School, Neilson became a postman before entering politics. He married Jill Benjamin, daughter of Phyllis Benjamin, in Melbourne in 1949. They had one son Andrew and three daughters, Christine, Carol and Robin.