Sidney Austin

Sidney Austin (16 May 1846 – 8 May 1906) was an English-born Australian politician. He served as a member of the Victorian Legislative Council and as Mayor of Geelong.

Biography Austin was born on 16 May 1846 in Baltonsborough, England, the son of John Austin and Eleanor Collins. He was the nephew of James Austin, the second Mayor of Geelong. He was also related to other members of the Parliament of Victoria, including Edwin Austin, Austin Austin, Edward Austin, and Thomas Austin. Another relative was Thomas Austin, who was largely responsible for introducing rabbits in Australia.

Austin was elected to represent the South Western Province in the Victorian Legislative Council at the 1888 Victorian Legislative Council election. He was elected unopposed.

After serving for 16 years, Austin did not contest the 1904 Victorian Legislative Council election due to ill health.

Austin died on 8 May 1906 in Newtown, Geelong.