Austin Lewis (politician)

Austin William Russell Lewis (born 5 December 1932) was an Australian politician.

Austin Lewis
Senator for Victoria
In office
17 December 1976 – 30 June 1993
Preceded byIvor Greenwood
Personal details
Born (1932-12-05) 5 December 1932 (age 91)
Melbourne, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLiberal Party of Australia
SpouseWilma Lewis (nee Lawrey)
ChildrenFour
ResidencePort Fairy, Victoria
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne
OccupationSolicitor

Born in Melbourne, he was educated at the University of Melbourne before becoming a solicitor, company director and farmer. On 7 December 1976, he was appointed to the Australian Senate as a Liberal Senator for Victoria, filling the casual vacancy caused by the death of Liberal Senator Ivor Greenwood. He held the seat until his retirement in 1993.[1][2]

References edit

  1. ^ Neal, Laurence (2017). "LEWIS, Austin William Russell (1932– )". The Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  2. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 6 October 2008. Retrieved 12 November 2008.