

Teacher and politician, Senator for Victoria, Australia (1942–2013)
Janet Powell (* 29. September 1942 in Nhill; † 30. September 2013 in Melbourne) was a teacher and politician, Senator for Victoria, Australia. She was 71 years old. Her education included University of Melbourne, Nhill College and Ballarat Grammar. She worked at Kerang Technical High School and Nhill College. Her awards include Victorian Honour Roll of Women and Member of the Order of Australia. Her cause of death was pancreatic cancer.