Janet Powell On 29 September 1942, Janet Powell AM, former leader of The Australian Democrats, was born in Nhill, Victoria. She became the third leader of The Australian Democrats. Janet Frances McDonald, was born in Nhill, Victoria, then educated at Ballarat Grammar School and Nhill High School. She graduated from the University of Melbourne with … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1942, Janet Powell, former leader of The Australian Democrats, was born in Nhill, Victoria