Lavarch, Linda (1958–)
Lavarch, Linda (1958–)
Australian politician. Name variations: Linda Denise Lavarch. Born Nov 27, 1958, in Brisbane, Australia.
Solicitor; as a member of the Australian Labor Party, won a byelection to the Queensland Parliament for Kurwongbah (1997); served as chair of the Scrutiny of Legislation Committee (1998–2001).
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