Michael Macklin
Dr Michael Macklin | |
|---|---|
Former Queensland Democrat senators: Michael Macklin (left) and John Cherry | |
| Leader of the Australian Democrats—Interim | |
| In office 24 March 1990 – 30 June 1990 | |
| Deputy | Jean Jenkins—Interim |
| Preceded by | Janine Haines |
| Succeeded by | Janet Powell |
| 3rd Deputy Leader of the Australian Democrats | |
| In office 18 August 1986 – 24 March 1990 | |
| Leader | Janine Haines |
| Preceded by | Janine Haines |
| Succeeded by | Jean Jenkins |
| Senator for Queensland | |
| In office 1 July 1981 – 30 June 1990 | |
| Succeeded by | Cheryl Kernot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael John Macklin 25 February 1943 Cricklewood, England, UK |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse |
Jennifer Young
(m. 1970) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Marist College Ayr St Patrick's College |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Occupation | School teacher (Redcliffe State High School) (Department of Education) |
| Profession | Academic Politician |
Michael John Macklin (born 25 February 1943 in London) is an Australian former Franciscan friar, educator and fundraiser who was an Australian Democrats senator for Queensland (1981–1990). He later served as executive dean of the faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of New England (2002–2007).