Trish Crossin

Trish Crossin

Patricia Margaret "Trish" Crossin (born 21 March 1956), Australian politician, has been a member of the Australian Senate for the Northern Territory since June 1998, representing the Australian Labor Party. She was appointed by the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly to fill the casual vacancy created by the resignation of Senator Bob Collins.

Crossin was born in Melbourne and was educated at Deakin University, where she graduated in education. She was a teacher before entering politics. She was Northern Territory Industrial Officer of the National Tertiary Education Union 1996-98.

Crossin was Deputy Opposition Whip in the Senate 2001-04.

Crossin is married to Mark Crossin, and has two children. [ [http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=615115&rss=yes Senator's son admits assaulting sister] , "ninemsn", 15 August 2008.]

References

* [http://parlinfoweb.aph.gov.au/piweb/TranslateWIPILink.aspx?Folder=BIOGS&Criteria=NAME_ID:7Y6%3B Trish Crossin, Senate Biography]
* [http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/senators/homepages/first_speech/sfs-7Y6.htm Trish Crossin, Senator for the Northern Territory, First Speech - 24/06/1998]


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