Anne Ruston
Senator Anne Ruston | |
|---|---|
| Senator for South Australia | |
| Assumed office 5 September 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Jo Fisher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 June 1963 Renmark, South Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse | Richard Fewster |
| Alma mater | University of Southern Queensland |
| Occupation | Rose grower |
Anne Ruston (born 10 June 1963) is an Australian businesswoman and politician.
Since 2003, she has been the owner and managing director of Ruston's Roses, the largest rose garden in Australia.[1] She purchased the business from her uncle, David Ruston, who founded the company in 1968.
In August 2012, Ruston was pre-selected by the Liberal Party to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the resignation of Mary Jo Fisher. On 5 September 2012, Ruston was appointed to the Senate by a joint sitting of the Parliament of South Australia.[2]
References
- ^ Rollo, William (15 February 2012). "Riverland in bloom for Valentine's Day". ABC News. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ "Ruston formally appointed to Senate". ABC News. 5 September 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
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