Margaret Reid (politician)
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Margaret Elizabeth Reid AO (née McLachlan; born 28 May 1935) is an Australian former politician who served as a Senator for the Australian Capital Territory from 1981 to 2003, representing the Liberal Party. She is the first woman to have served as President of the Senate, holding that office from 1996 to 2002.[1]
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Margaret Reid | |
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President of the Australian Senate | |
In office 20 August 1996 – 18 August 2002 | |
Preceded by | Michael Beahan |
Succeeded by | Paul Calvert |
Senator for Australian Capital Territory | |
In office 5 May 1981 – 14 February 2003 | |
Preceded by | John Knight |
Succeeded by | Gary Humphries |
Personal details | |
Born | Margaret Elizabeth McLachlan (1935-05-28) 28 May 1935 (age 89) Crystal Brook, South Australia |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | |
Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
Profession | Barrister |
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