Kath Venn
Australian politician (1926–2019)
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Kathleen Joan Venn OAM (12 November 1926 – 26 May 2019) was an Australian politician. Born in Tasmania, she was a Labor member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council from 1976 to 1982, representing the seat of Hobart. In 1982, she was defeated.[1] She ran for the Senate in the 1984 election as an independent affiliated with Senator Brian Harradine, and received 8.6% of the vote, but preferences from Labor and the Nuclear Disarmament Party gave the seventh seat to Democrat Norm Sanders, who had 6% of the vote.[2] In 2005 Venn was inducted to the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women for service to the Community.
Preceded byPhyllis Benjamin
Succeeded byHank Petrusma
BornKathleen Joan Darragh
12 November 1926
12 November 1926
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Died26 May 2019 (aged 92)
New Town, Tasmania, Australia
Kath Venn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council for Hobart | |
| In office 22 May 1976 – 27 May 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Phyllis Benjamin |
| Succeeded by | Hank Petrusma |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kathleen Joan Darragh 12 November 1926 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Died | 26 May 2019 (aged 92) New Town, Tasmania, Australia |
| Party | Labor Party |
| Spouse |
Leo Venn (m. 1951) |
| Education | Ogilvie High School |
