Tony Fletcher (politician)

Anthony William Fletcher (born 27 October 1934) is a former Australian politician. He was an Independent member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council from 1981 to 2005, representing first Russell and then Murchison.

Fletcher, who was born in Hobart, first entered the Council in 1981; although an Independent, he served as Leader of the Liberal Government in the Legislative Council from 1986–89 (during Robin Gray's premiership) and from 1996–98 (Tony Rundle's premiership). In 1999, the seat of Russell was replaced with Murchison, which Fletcher won. He retired from the Legislative Council in 2005.^[1]

References

^ Tasmanian Parliament (2005). "Anthony William (Tony) Fletcher". The Parliament of Tasmania from 1856. Retrieved 11 April 2010. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)

Tasmanian Legislative Council
Preceded by Charles Fenton	Member for Russell 1981–1999	Abolished
New seat	Member for Murchison 1999–2005	Succeeded by Ruth Forrest

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[1] Tasmanian Parliament (2005). "Anthony William (Tony) Fletcher". The Parliament of Tasmania from 1856. Retrieved 11 April 2010. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)

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