Batchelor, Mary (1927–)

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Batchelor, Mary (1927–)

New Zealand politician. Born Mary Foley, Jan 7, 1927, in Christchurch, NZ; m. Arthur Batchelor, 1945; children: 2.

Was a trade union organizer; served as Labour MP for Avon (1972–87); served on the Select Committee on Women's Rights. Worked toward better legislation concerning domestic violence and rape.

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