Sydney Morning Herald | Political trail blazer Janet Powell loses cancer fight Brisbane Times She entered the Senate for Victoria in 1986, filling a casual vacancy created by Democrats founder Don Chipp. Ms Powell then briefly led the party from 1990 to 1991, but following internal ructions, quit the party in 1992. She completed her term as an ... Former Democrats leader dies aged 71 Former Democrats leader Janet Powell dies after battle with cancer Former Australian Democrats leader Janet Powell dies |
