Woman Haines, Janine

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Occupation
Politician

Written by Caitlin Stone, The University of Melbourne

Janine Haines was born in Tanunda, South Australia in 1945. She worked as a teacher before entering politics in 1977 when she became the ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ Democrats' first senator. She was elected as deputy leader of the party in 1985 and leader the following year, making her the first female to lead an ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ political party. She died in 2004.

Published Resources

Newspaper Articles

  • McNicoll, D.D., 'Voter Who Wanted a Say [obituary]', The ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ, 23 November 2004, p. 11. Details

Online Resources

  • 'Haines, Janine', The ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ Women's Register, National Foundation for ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓÆµ Women, . Details