Dianne Lesley Hollister (born 9 December 1947) is a former

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n politician.

Early life

Born in

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, she started her career as a teacher.

Political career

In 1989, she was elected to the

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for Braddon as an

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. In 1992, the five Independent Greens formed the

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. Hollister held her seat until she was defeated in 1998.

References

1947 births Living people Australian Greens members of the Parliament of Tasmania Members of the Tasmanian House of Assembly University of Tasmania alumni Australian schoolteachers Women members of the Tasmanian House of Assembly {{AustralianGreens-politician-stub