Jocelyn Newman
Minister for Family and Community Services | |
|---|---|
| In office 21 October 1998 – 30 January 2001 | |
| Prime Minister | John Howard |
| Preceded by | Michael Wooldridge |
| Succeeded by | Amanda Vanstone |
| Senator for Tasmania | |
| In office 13 March 1986 – 1 February 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Rae |
| Succeeded by | Richard Colbeck |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jocelyn Margaret Mullett 8 July 1937 Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 1 April 2018 (aged 80) Berry, New South Wales, Australia |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Campbell Newman, Kate Roff |
| Residence(s) | Berry, New South Wales, Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Profession | Barrister, solicitor |
Jocelyn Margaret Newman
Political career
Jocelyn Margaret Mullett was born in Melbourne, the eldest of three surviving children of Lyndhurst Mullett, a solicitor, and his wife Margaret (née Maughan). She was educated at Mont Albert Central School and Presbyterian Ladies' College. She was a barrister and solicitor before entering Parliament.
Newman was appointed to the Senate on 13 March 1986. In her first Senate speech, she quoted Dame Enid Lyons's first speech in the House of Representatives [from 1943]: "I know so well that fear, want and idleness can kill the spirit of any people. But I know too that security can be bought at too great a cost—the cost of spiritual freedom."[1]
She served as
She resigned from parliament on 1 February 2002.[1]
In the 2005 Queen's Birthday Honours Newman was made an
Personal life
Newman was married to Kevin Newman from 1961 until his death in 1999, and had two children, including Campbell Newman.[1][4][5]
She was successfully treated for breast cancer during her time in office.
Newman died at Berry, New South Wales on 1 April 2018, aged 80, from Alzheimer's disease.[4][5]
References
- ^ a b c d Bennett, Scott. "NEWMAN, Jocelyn Margaret (1937– 2018)". The Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ "Former Senator Jocelyn Newman". Senators and Members of the Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ "Order of Australia (AO) entry for The Honourable Jocelyn Margaret Newman". Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 13 June 2005. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Ex-minister Newman dies after long illness". SBS News. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ^ a b Gartrell, Adam. "Howard government minister Jocelyn Newman loses Alzheimer's battle". Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
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