Dorothy Tangney

Australian politician and senator

Dorothy Tangney - Australian politician and senator
Born

March 13th, 1907
118 years ago

Died

1985
40 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Australia

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Served as a senator for Western Australia from 1943 to 1964. Represented the Australian Labor Party and was the first woman elected to the Senate. Advocated for women's rights and gender equality in various political and public forums. Worked on issues concerning social justice, education, and public health, contributing to significant legislative reforms during the post-war period.

First woman elected to the Australian Senate

Served as a senator for 21 years

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