Richard William Brian Harradine ( 9 January 1935 -- 14 April 2014 ) was an Australian politician who served as an independent member of the Australian Senate , from 1975 to 2005 , representing the state of Tasmania .
Richard William Brian Harradine ( 9 January 1935 -- 14 April 2014 ) was an Australian politician . He served as an independent member of the Australian Senate , from 1975 to 2005 .