Brian Harradine

Brian Harradine
Official portrait, 1999
Senator for Tasmania
In office
11 November 1975 – 30 June 2005
Preceded byMerv Everett
Succeeded byChristine Milne
Personal details
Born(1935-01-09)January 9, 1935
DiedApril 14, 2014(2014-04-14) (aged 79)
Tasmania, Australia
PartyIndependent
Other political
affiliations
Labor (until 1975)
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Richard William Brian Harradine (January 9, 1935 – April 14, 2014) was an Australian politician who served as an independent member of the Australian Senate, from 1975 to 2005, representing the state of Tasmania. He was the longest-serving independent federal politician in Australian history, and a Father of the Senate.