About Kath Venn
Lived 1926 – 2019 (aged 92). Kath Venn was an Australian politician.
Kathleen Joan Venn (12 November 1926 – 26 May 2019) was an Australian politician. Born in Tasmania, she was a Labor member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council from 1976 to 1982, representing the seat of Hobart. In 1982, she was defeated. She ran for the Senate in the 1984 election as an independent affiliated with Senator Brian Harradine, and received 8.6% of the vote, but preferences from Labor and the Nuclear Disarmament Party gave the seventh seat to Democrat Norm Sanders, who had 6% of the vote.
In 2005 Venn was inducted to the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women for service to the Community.
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Who was Kath Venn?
Australian politician (1926-2019)
When was Kath Venn born?
Kath Venn was born on 12 November 1926 in Hobart.
When did Kath Venn die?
Kath Venn died on 26 May 2019 in New Town.
What was Kath Venn's occupation?
Kath Venn was a politician.
What nationality was Kath Venn?
Kath Venn was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kath Venn. https://biography.guide/kath-venn/
MLA: "Kath Venn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kath-venn/.
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