Alan Joseph Missen was born at Kew, Victoria on 22 July 1925. Before entering Federal Parliament, Mr Missen worked as a Barrister and Solicitor, and served as a Commissioner on the Supreme Court. He was elected to the Senate in May 1974 and re-elected in 1975, 1977, 1983 and 1984. As a Senator, he served both as a member and Chairperson of various Committees.  

In January 1978 he participated as a member on the Parliamentary Delegation to Japan and China. He died on 30 March 1986.
 
Sources:
Who's Who in Australia 1985
Parliamentary Handbook 23rd Edition 1988, p.164
 

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19 Nov 1981-30 Mar 1986: Senate Standing Committee on Scrutiny of
                         Bills - Member/Chairman from 16 Feb 1982-
                         4 Feb 1983
11 Oct 1984-30 Mar 1986: Joint Statutory Committee on National Crime
                         Authority