Betty Kiernan | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Mount Isa | |
In office 9 September 2006 –23 March 2012 | |
Preceded by | Tony McGrady |
Succeeded by | Robbie Katter |
Personal details | |
Born | Mount Isa,Queensland,Australia | 27 August 1955
Political party | Labor |
Occupation | Company director |
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