Jocelyn Newman

Jocelyn Newman

Jocelyn Margaret Newman (b. July 7, 1937) was an Australian Senator for Tasmania for 15 years.

Newman was born in Melbourne and was a Barrister and solicitor before entering Parliament. She was appointed to the Senate on March 13 1986. She served as Minister for Social Security in the first Howard Ministry from March 1996 to October 1998, Minister assisting the Prime Minister for the Status of Women from March 1996 to October 1997 and Minister for Family and Community Services and Minister assisting the Prime Minister for the Status of Women from October 1998 to January 2001.cite web
title =Biography for Newman, the Hon. Jocelyn Margaret
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Newman was successfully treated for breast cancer during her time in office. She resigned from parliament on February 1 2002.

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