Janet Powell | |
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3rd Leader of the Australian Democrats | |
In office 1 July 1990 – 19 August 1991 | |
Deputy | John Coulter |
Preceded by | Michael Macklin |
Succeeded by | John Coulter |
Senator for Victoria | |
In office 26 August 1986 – 30 June 1993 | |
Preceded by | Don Chipp |
Personal details | |
Born | Janet Frances McDonald 29 September 1942 Nhill, Victoria, Australia |
Died | 30 September 2013 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | (aged 71)
Political party | Green (after 2004) |
Other political affiliations | Democrat (until 1992) Independent (1992–2004) |
Spouse |
Alan Powell
(m. 1965; div. 1988) |
Domestic partner(s) | Sid Spindler (esp. 1987; sep. 1992) |
Children | 4 |
Education | Nhill High School Queen's Church of England Grammar School |
Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
Occupation | School teacher (Kerang High School) (Nhill High School) (Department of Education) |
Profession | Academic Politician |
Janet Frances Powell AM (née McDonald, 29 September 1942 – 30 September 2013[1]) was an Australian politician.