Tim Jackson

William "Tim" Jackson (28 October 1907 – 19 February 1975) was an Australian politician. He was leader of the Liberal Party in Tasmania and leader of the opposition from 1956 to 1960. He was a naval officer during World War II.

Early life Jackson was born on 28 October 1907 in Dover, Tasmania. He was the first of five children born to Maud (née Bush) and William Jackson. His parents had immigrated from England to Tasmania where his father became an orchardist.

Jackson attended The Hutchins School in Hobart, returning to Dover where he became a fruit and vegetable grower. He was managing director of Port Huon Fruit Growers and also served on the Esperance Municipal Council from 1933 to 1934.

Jackson was elected deputy leader of the Liberal Party in 1951 and succeeded Reginald Townley as party leader and opposition leader in June 1956. However, state governor Ronald Cross refused to commission Jackson as premier and instead granted the request of incumbent ALP premier Robert Cosgrove for a dissolution. The resulting election ended in a deadlock with Cosgrove continuing as premier. He was not re-elected at the 1964 state election.