Austin Lewis (politician)
| Austin Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Victoria | |
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In office 17 December 1976 – 30 June 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Ivor Greenwood |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
5 December 1932 Melbourne, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Wilma Lewis (nee Lawrey) |
| Children | Amanda Philip Matthew Anthony |
| Residence | Port fairy, Victoria |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
Austin William Russell Lewis (born 5 December 1932) was an Australian politician.
Born in Melbourne, he was educated at the University of Melbourne before becoming a solicitor, company director and farmer. On 7 December 1976, he was appointed to the Australian Senate as a Liberal Senator for Victoria, filling the casual vacancy caused by the death of Liberal Senator Ivor Greenwood. He held the seat until his retirement in 1993.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 6 October 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
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