Agnes Robertson Politician

Agnes Robertson Robertson (31 July 1882 – 29 January 1968) was an Australian Senator for Western Australia.She was elected to the senate in 1950 as a Liberal Party representative; in 1955 she switched her allegiance and represented the Country Party (the present day National Party of Australia) for the remainder of her parliamentary service; for this reason she is regarded as the first woman to represent the National Party in the Parliament of Australia. She retired in 1962.

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 31, 1882
Nationality
Australians
Date of deathJanuary 29, 1968
Children
Jessie Robertson

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party
Liberal Party of Australia
National Party of Australia

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