(Alan) Ross Butler (born 10 October 1943[1]) is an Australian politician, was a Labor Party member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly from 2008 to 2010, representing the electorate of Franklin.
He won his seat on a countback of votes on 10 June 2008 after the sitting member and Premier of Tasmania Paul Lennon resigned in May 2008.
During his teaching career he held senior elected positions within both the Australian Education Union and its predecessor organisation, the Tasmanian Teachers' Federation.
[3] After retiring from education he worked as a real estate agent, financial advisor and taxi driver before entering Parliament.
In the winter he officiates as an Australian rules football umpire in amateur Tasmanian leagues.