Shirley Walters
Mary Shirley Walters (née Harrison; 31 August 1925 – 18 June 2017) was an Australian politician who served as a Senator for Tasmania from 1975 to 1993, representing the Liberal Party. She was the first woman to represent Tasmania in the Senate, and was known for her social conservatism.
Shirley Walters | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Tasmania | |
| In office 13 December 1975 – 30 June 1993 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mary Shirley Harrison 31 August 1925 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 18 June 2017 (aged 91) Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
David Walters (m. 1949–2009) |
| Relations | Sir Eric Harrison (father) |
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