Former federal Liberal MP dies aged 59 after battle with cancer

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2025-12-24

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Former federal politician Katie Allen has died at the age of 59 after battling a rare form of cancer. Ms Allen was an MP for the Liberal party in the seat of Higgins, where she was a leading doctor and scientist as well as a mother of four. Former MP Tent Zimmerman worked closely with Doctor Allen and reflects upon her career.
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