Former Senator Trish Crossin
Parliamentarian
www.aph.gov.auTrish Crossin, the Northern Territory’s first female senator, has died in April 2026 at age 70. She is remembered for her advocacy on First Nations rights, women’s rights, and public education, and she served in the federal Senate from 1998 to 2013.
Key points
- Background: Former Arnhem Land schoolteacher and Labor Party senator for the Northern Territory.
- Legacy: Pioneered NT representation in federal Parliament as its first female senator; active in Indigenous rights, women’s rights, workers’ rights, and education reform.
- Recognitions: Awarded the Order of Australia in 2023 for services to the territory and community.
- Recent coverage: Multiple outlets reported her passing and tributes from political leaders and organizations, including statements from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and tributes from the NT community and working-women groups. See sources for details and full obituaries from ABC News and other outlets.[1][2][3]
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