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Janine Haines dies aged 59
20:16 AEDT Sun Nov 21 2004
Former Australian Democrats leader Janine Haines has died. She was 59.
Ms Haines, the first Democrats senator and the first woman to lead an Australian political party, had been suffering from a long-term neurological condition.
"It is with great sadness that I announce that Janine passed away on Saturday 20th November in Adelaide at the age of 59," independent senator, and former Democrats leader, Meg Lees said in a statement.
The Australian Democrats said they were also preparing a statement following Ms Haines' death.
Senator Lees described Ms Haines as a great Australian, a friend and inspiration.
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Very nearly snatched the seat of Kingston 1990 in an attempt to become the first Democrat in the House of Reps. They've gone backwards since.
Janine Haines dies aged 59
20:16 AEDT Sun Nov 21 2004
Former Australian Democrats leader Janine Haines has died. She was 59.
Ms Haines, the first Democrats senator and the first woman to lead an Australian political party, had been suffering from a long-term neurological condition.
"It is with great sadness that I announce that Janine passed away on Saturday 20th November in Adelaide at the age of 59," independent senator, and former Democrats leader, Meg Lees said in a statement.
The Australian Democrats said they were also preparing a statement following Ms Haines' death.
Senator Lees described Ms Haines as a great Australian, a friend and inspiration.
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Very nearly snatched the seat of Kingston 1990 in an attempt to become the first Democrat in the House of Reps. They've gone backwards since.

