Preceded by Jack Mortimer Name Don Jessop Nationality Australian Role Australian Politician | Education University of Adelaide Profession Optometrist Succeeded by Laurie Wallis | |
Born 21 June 1927 (age 96)
Adelaide, South Australia ( 1927-06-21 ) Political party Liberal (1966–87)
Independent (1987) Party Liberal Party of Australia | ||
Alma mater University of Adelaide | ||
Donald Scott "Don" Jessop (born 21 June 1927) is an Australian former politician. Born in Adelaide, he was educated at state schools and then the University of Adelaide, after which he became an optometrist at Port Augusta. He was a councillor with Port Augusta City. In 1966, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Grey, defeating sitting Labor member Jack Mortimer. He was defeated in 1969, but in 1970 was elected to the Senate. He remained in the Senate until he was defeated in 1987.
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