Margaret Reid (politician)
Margaret Elizabeth Reid (née McLachlan; born 28 May 1935) is an Australian politician. He was a Senator for the Australian Capital Territory from 1981 to 2003, representing the Liberal Party. She is the only woman to have served as President of the Senate, holding that office from 1996 to 2002.[1]
Margaret Reid | |
|---|---|
| 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 28 May 1935 Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Tom Reid (m. 1966) |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
| Profession | Barrister |
References
- ↑ "Senate Brief No 6". The President of the Senate. Commonwealth of Australia. October 2009. Archived from the original on 22 February 2011.