About Jocelyn Newman
Lived 1937 – 2018 (aged 80). Jocelyn Newman was an Australian politician, barrister and solicitor.
Jocelyn Margaret Newman (née Mullett; 8 July 1937 – 1 April 2018) was an Australian politician. She was a Senator for Tasmania for 15 years, and a minister in the Howard government.
Personal life Newman was married to Kevin Newman from 1961 until his death in 1999, and had two children, including Campbell Newman.
She was successfully treated for breast cancer during her time in office.
Newman died at Berry, New South Wales on 1 April 2018, aged 80, from Alzheimer's disease.
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Australian politician
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Jocelyn Newman was born on 8 July 1937 in Melbourne.
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Jocelyn Newman died on 1 April 2018 in Berry.
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Jocelyn Newman was a politician, barrister and solicitor.
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Jocelyn Newman was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jocelyn Newman. https://biography.guide/jocelyn-newman/
MLA: "Jocelyn Newman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jocelyn-newman/.
Chicago: "Jocelyn Newman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jocelyn-newman/.
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