Rosemary Follett
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Rosemary Follett AO (born 27 March 1948[citation needed]) is a former Australian politician who was the first Chief Minister of Australian Capital Territory, serving in 1989 and again between 1991 and 1995. She was the first woman to become head of government in an Australian state or territory.[1]
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Dr Rosemary Follett | |
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1st Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory | |
In office 11 May 1989 – 5 December 1989 | |
Deputy | Paul Whalan |
Succeeded by | Trevor Kaine |
In office 6 June 1991 – 2 March 1995 | |
Deputy | Wayne Berry |
Preceded by | Trevor Kaine |
Succeeded by | Kate Carnell |
Member of the ACT Legislative Assembly | |
In office 4 March 1989 – 18 February 1995 | |
Preceded by | first Assembly |
Succeeded by | Multi-member multiple constituencies |
In office 18 February 1995 – 12 December 1996 | |
Preceded by | Multi-member single constituency |
Succeeded by | Simon Corbell |
Constituency | Molonglo |
Personal details | |
Born | (1948-03-27) 27 March 1948 (age 76) Sydney |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Labor Party |
Alma mater | Canberra College of Advanced Education |
Occupation | Politician, activist |
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