Lyn Allison
Lyn Allison | |
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| President of the Australian Democrats | |
| Assumed office 5 October 2019 | |
| Vice President(s) |
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| Preceded by | Elisa Resce |
| 9th Leader of the Australian Democrats | |
| In office 3 November 2004 – 30 June 2008 | |
| Deputy | Andrew Bartlett |
| Preceded by | Andrew Bartlett |
| Succeeded by | Darren Churchill |
| 8th Deputy Leader of the Australian Democrats | |
| In office 30 June 2002 – 3 November 2004 | |
| Leader | Andrew Bartlett |
| Preceded by | Aden Ridgeway |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Bartlett |
| Senator for Victoria | |
| In office 1 July 1996 – 30 June 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Siegfried Spindler |
| Succeeded by | David Feeney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lynette Fay Allison 21 October 1946 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Australian Democrats |
| Domestic partner(s) | Peter Hudson (esp. 1981) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Viewbank College |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Occupation | School teacher (St Joseph's Technical School) (Department of Education) |
| Profession | |
Lynette Fay Allison (born 21 October 1946) is an Australian politician. She was a member of the Australian Senate from 1996 to 2008, representing the state of Victoria. As of October 2019 she is the national president of the Australian Democrats.