Albert Van Zetten (born 12 April 1954)[2] is an Australian politician and the former Mayor of Launceston, Tasmania. He was formerly CEO of City Mission Launceston, and worked as an accountant. He lives in Riverside with his wife Lyndle.[2]
Albert Van Zetten | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Launceston | |
| In office 2007–2022 | |
| Deputy | Danny Gibson (2018-present) Rob Soward (2014–2018) Jeremy Ball (2011–2014)[1] |
| Preceded by | Ivan Dean |
| Succeeded by | Danny Gibson |
| Constituency | City of Launceston |
He is well known for his opposition to the Bell Bay Pulp Mill, which played a part in his election.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Tributes flow for Launceston Deputy Mayor Jeremy Ball killed in Bass Highway crash". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 16 September 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ^ a b Faces of Local Government
- ^ Darby, Andrew (1 November 2007). "Anti-pulp mill voters give Launceston Mayor the chop". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 6 August 2019.