Jen Butler | |
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| Member of the Tasmanian Parliament for Lyons | |
| Assumed office 3 March 2018 | |
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| Born | 1972or1973(age 50–51) [1] |
| Political party | Labor Party |
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| Website | www |
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She is the daughter of former Tasmanian MP Heather Butler. [2]
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