Albert Van Zetten
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Albert Van Zetten (born 12 April 1954)[2] is an Australian politician and the former Mayor of Launceston, Tasmania. He was formerly CEO of City Mission Launceston, and worked as an accountant. He lives in Riverside with his wife Lyndle.[2]
DeputyDanny Gibson (2018-present)
Rob Soward (2014–2018)
Jeremy Ball (2011–2014)[1]
Rob Soward (2014–2018)
Jeremy Ball (2011–2014)[1]
Preceded byIvan Dean
Succeeded byDanny Gibson
ConstituencyCity of Launceston
Albert Van Zetten | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Launceston | |
| In office 2007–2022 | |
| Deputy | Danny Gibson (2018-present) Rob Soward (2014–2018) Jeremy Ball (2011–2014)[1] |
| Preceded by | Ivan Dean |
| Succeeded by | Danny Gibson |
| Constituency | City of Launceston |
He is well known for his opposition to the Bell Bay Pulp Mill, which played a part in his election.[3]
Van Zetten was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours for "significant service to local government, and to the community".[4]