John Watson (Australian politician)

John Odin Wentworth Watson  (25 January 1937 – 8 August 2025) was an Australian politician. He was a member of the Liberal Party. He served as a Senator for Tasmania from 1978 to 2008. From July 2005 until he left parliament in June 2008, he was "the Father of the Senate."

Watson was born in Launceston, Tasmania. He died on 8 August 2025 at the age of 88.The Examiner

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Category:1937 births
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Category:Liberal Party of Australia politicians
Category:Members of the Australian Senate
Category:Order of Australia
Category:Politicians from Launceston, Tasmania