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Margaret Reid (politician)
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 28 May 1935 Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
| Profession | Barrister |
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 held her seat for nearly 22 years, winning eight consecutive elections.[1] Reid is the first woman to have served as President of the Senate.
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