John Watson (Australian politician)
John Watson | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Tasmania | |
| In office 1 July 1978 – 30 June 2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 January 1937 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Died | 8 August 2025 (aged 88) |
| Party | Liberal |
| Profession | Accountant |
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John Odin Wentworth Watson AM (25 January 1937 – 8 August 2025) was an Australian politician. He was a Liberal member of the Australian Senate from 1978 to 2008, representing the state of Tasmania. From July 2005 until he left parliament in June 2008, he was the Father of the Senate.