Jack Evans (politician)
Jack Evans (born 1928 - October 2, 2009 in Perth ) was an Australian politician .
biography
Evans co-founded the Australian Democrats alongside Don Chipp in 1977 and was one of its leading politicians for many years.
Between 1983 and 1985 he was a member of the Senate , where he represented the interests of the Australian Democrats of Western Australia .
Long-term cancer Evans was described as a symbol of a political era within the Australian Democrats after his death by former Western Australian Senator Andrew Murray.
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SURNAME | Evans, Jack |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Australian politician |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1928 |
DATE OF DEATH | October 2, 2009 |
Place of death | Perth |