LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY MEMBERS OF THE FIFTH ASSEMBLY NOVEMBER 2001 -
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
MEMBERS OF THE
FIFTH ASSEMBLY NOVEMBER 2001 -
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
FIFTH ASSEMBLY
LIST OF MEMBERS 2001 -
NAME ELECTORATE PARTY
Mr Wayne Berry
Speaker
Ginninderra ALP
Mr Simon Corbell
Minister for Education, Youth and Family Services
Minister for Planning
Minister for Industrial Relations
Molonglo ALP
Mr Greg Cornwell
Deputy Speaker
Molonglo Liberal
Mrs Helen Cross Molonglo Liberal
Ms Roslyn Dundas Ginninderra Australian Democrats
Mrs Vicki Dunne Ginninderra Liberal
Ms Katy Gallagher Molonglo ALP
Mr John Hargreaves
Government Whip
Brindabella ALP
Mr Gary Humphries
Leader of the Opposition
Molonglo Liberal
Ms Karin MacDonald Brindabella ALP
Mr Steve Pratt Brindabella Liberal
NAME ELECTORATE PARTY
Mr Ted Quinlan
Deputy Chief Minister
Treasurer
Minister for Economic Development, Business and Tourism
Minister for Sport, Racing and Gaming
Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Corrections
Molonglo ALP
Mr Brendan Smyth
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Brindabella Liberal
Mr Jon Stanhope
Chief Minister
Attorney-General
Minister for Health
Minister for Community Affairs
Minister for Women
Ginninderra ALP
Mr Bill Stefaniak
Opposition Whip
Ginninderra Liberal
Ms Kerrie Tucker Molonglo The ACT Greens
Mr Bill Wood
Minister for Urban Services
Minister for Arts
Brindabella ALP
WAYNE BERRY MLA
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY
GINNINDERRA
ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 8 May 1989Re-elected 20 March 1992Re-elected 2 March 1995Re-elected 17 March 1998Re-elected 5 November 2001
COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingLegal Affairs (28 March 1990 - 1 May 1990)Planning, Development and Infrastructure (1 May 1990 - 21 June 1991) (19 April 1994 - 17 February 1995) (Chair) and Planning and Environment (9 March 1995 - 26 March 1996)Administration and Procedure (1 May 1990 - 21 June 1991) (14 April 1994 - 15 February 1995) (9 March 1995 - 26 August 1997) (Presiding Member 11 December 2001 -)Tourism and ACT Promotion (19 April 1994 - 17 February 1995)Public Sector (23 August 1994 - 17 February 1995)Urban Services (28 April 1998 - 25 June 1998)Education (25 June 1998 - 19 October 2001)
SelectEstablishment of an ACT Public Service (19 April 1994 - 14 June 1994)Budget Performance and Outcomes for 1993-94 (15 September 1994 - 29 November 1994)Estimates 1994-95, 1997-98 (Chair 4 June 1998)Workers' Compensation Provisions (31 May 1995 - 17 October 1995) (2 June 1995- 17 October 1995) (Chair)Additional Estimates (1995-96)Establishment of a New Private Hospital (15 May 1997 - 13 November 1997) (Chair)
CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONSCommonwealth Parliamentary Association, London, 1997
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSLabor Party Whip (1995 - 19 August 1997)Shadow Minister for Health, Industrial Relations and Employment Training (March 1996 - 30 March 1998)Shadow Minister for Aboriginal and Ethnic Affairs (19 August 1997 - 30 March 1998)Shadow Treasurer (19 August 1997 - 30 March 1998)Leader of the Opposition (17 August 1997 - 19 March 1998)Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations, Employment and the Public Service, Tourism and the Environment (30 March 1998 - 17 June 1998)Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations, Employment and the Public Service, Tourism and Education (17 June 1998 - 19 October 2001)Speaker (12 November 2001 -)
OTHER PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSDeputy Leader of the Opposition (May 1990 - 5 June 1991)Manager of Opposition Business (May 1990 - 5 June 1991)Deputy Leader of the Opposition (2 March 1995 - 17 August 1997)Manager of Opposition Business (2 March 1995 - 17 August 1997)Manager of Opposition Business (20 March 1998 - 19 October 2001)Caucus Secretary (1995 - 19 August 1997)
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTSMinister for Community Services and Health (11 May 1989 - 5 December 1989)Deputy Chief Minister, Minister for Health, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Sport (6 June 1991 - 13 April 1994)
PARTY POSITIONS24 years Australian Labor Party membership
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYFire service career spanning 25 years - Sydney 1963-72 - Canberra 1972-89Graduate member of the Institution of Fire Engineers, Canberra Branch Secretary Federal Firefighters Union (FFU) 1976-89, National Committee of Management FFU 1976-89, National President FFU 1986-89, Life Membership 1989ACT Trades and Labour Council Executive 1982-87, Vice President 1986-87
AWARDS1985- Canberran of the Year (along with all ACT Firefighters)
PERSONALBorn 14 November 1942, Sydney, New South Wales. Married
INTERESTSJogging, gardening, restoring vintage cars and reading
SIMON CORBELL MLA
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY
MOLONGLO
ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 9 January 1997Re-elected 17 March 1998Re-elected 5 November 2001
COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingEconomic Development and Tourism (18 February 1997 - 20 Feb 1998)Education (28 April 1998 - 25 June 1998)Administration & Procedure (26 August 1997 - 20 February 1998) (28 April 1998 - 19 October 2001)Planning and Environment - for consideration of the Environment Protection Bill 1997 and the Environment Protection (Consequential Provisions) Bill 1997 (28 August 1997 - 4 November 1997)Urban Services (25 June 1998 - 19 October 2001)
SelectEstimates 1998-99
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSOpposition Spokesperson for the Environment, Economic Development and Tourism (February 1997 - February 1998)Opposition Whip (26 August 1997 - 19 October 2001)Shadow Minister for Planning and Land Management, Education, Training, Youth Affairs, Information Technology and Communications and Public Administration (30 March 1998 - 17 June 1998)Shadow Minister for Planning and Land Management, the Environment, Youth Affairs, Information Technology and Communications and Public Administration (17 June 1998 - 19 October 2001)
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTSMinister for Planning, Minister for Education, Youth and Family Services and Minister for Industrial Relations (November 2001 -)
PARTY POSITIONSMember of ALP (since 1989)Foundation Member of the Gungahlin Sub BranchMember of Black Mountain Sub-BranchSecretary of ACT Young Labor (1992 - 1993)Senior Vice President of Black Mountain Sub-Branch (1994-1995) and (1995-1996)Member of ACT ALP Administrative Committee (1995-1996) and (1996-1997)Convenor of Social Policy & Services Policy Committee (1996-1997)
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYPresident, University of Canberra Student's Association, (1992-1993)Bachelor of Arts in Communication, University of Canberra (1994)Public Servant, Joint House Department, Parliament House (1994-95)Media Advisor to Mr John Langmore MP, Member for Fraser (1995-1997)
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESBranch Councillor for the ACT Scouting AssociationMember of Friends of Grasslands
PERSONALBorn 21 November 1970. Married
INTERESTSHistory, politics, running, bushwalking, camping, reading and listening to music
GREGORY CORNWELL MLA
LIBERAL PARTY
MOLONGLO
ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 20 March 1992Re-elected 2 March 1995Re-elected 17 March 1998Re-elected 5 November 2001
COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingSocial Policy (27 March 1992- 17 February 1995)Planning, Development and Infrastructure (22 February 1994 - 17 February 1995)Administration and Procedure, (Presiding Member) (9 March 1995 - 20 Feb 1998, 19 March 1998 - 20 August 2001)Finance and Public Accounts (incorporating Chief Ministers' Portfolio) (28 May 1998 - 30 August 2001)
SelectEstimates 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95Report of the Review of Governance (28 April 1998 - 30 June 1999)
CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONS23rd Presiding Officers' and Clerks' Conference (Adelaide 24-25 June 1992)22nd Australian and Pacific Regional Conference, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Sydney 7-14 August 1993)40th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference (Banff 6 - 13 October 1994)26th Presiding Officers' and Clerks' Conference (Port Moresby 7 - 15 July 1995)23rd Australian and Pacific Regional Conference, CPA (Rarotonga 9 - 16 September 1995)27th Presiding Officers' and Clerks' Conference (Hobart 12 - 19 July 1996)23rd Annual Meeting of National Conference of State Legislatures (Philadelphia 6 - 10 August 1997)29th Presiding Officers and Clerks Conference (Sydney 10 - 18 July 1998)30th Presiding Officers and Clerks Conference (Fiji 16 - 23 July 1999)25th Annual Meeting of National Conference of State Legislatures (Indianapolis 24 - 28 July 1999)15th Conference of Commonwealth Speakers and Presidents Officers (Canberra 5 - 8 January 2000)31st Presiding Officers and Clerks Conference (Norfolk Island 30 July - 5 August 2000)46th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference (London-Edinburgh) (October 2000)Centenary of Federation Celebrations (Melbourne 8 - 11 May 2001)32nd Presiding Officers and Clerks Conference (Wellington 30 June - 6 July 2001)47th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference (Canberra 10 - 14 September 2001)
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSDeputy Speaker (1992- 1995)Spokesperson on Education and Training and Housing (1992-94), Planning and Development (1994)Speaker (9 March 1995- 19 March 1998) Re-elected (19 March 1998- 20 October 2001)Deputy Speaker (20 October 2001-) Elected 5 November 2001Shadow Minister for Community and Family Services, The Aged, Territory Owned Corporations (2001 - )
PARTY POSITIONSPresident, Ashfield-Croydon Young Liberals (1963-64)President, Canberra Young Liberals (1966-67)President, ACT FEC 1969, President Canberra Branch (1972-73)Inaugural President, Canberra North Branch (1973-74) and (1977-79)
PREVIOUS SERVICE AS ELECTED REPRESENTATIVEACT Legislative Assembly 1974-79ACT House of Assembly 1979-86Member, Capital Territory Health Commission 1975-79ACT Schools Authority 1982-87
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYPublic relations consultant
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESPatron, various sporting organisationsMember, The Lords TavernersMember, Neighbourhood WatchMember, Canberra Business Council
PERSONALBorn 19 June 1938, Sydney, New South WalesMarried - Margaret, 2 adult daughters
INTERESTSReading, travel, walking, watching sports
HELEN CROSS MLA
LIBERAL PARTY
MOLONGLO
ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 5 November 2001
COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingCommunity Services and Social Equity (11 December 2001 - )
SelectStatus of Women in the ACT (11 December 2001 - )
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSShadow Minister for Urban Services, Women's, Youth & Multicultural Affairs and Information Technology (2001 - )
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYAccounting Certificate, Sydney Institute (TAFE)Cambridge Proficiency, Cambridge University, UK- University of NSWStrategic Selling, IBM MelbourneIBM Marketing Training, SydneyForeign Exchange/International Division, Westpac Banking Corporation (1977-1984)Trade Liaison Officer (Austrade), Australian Embassy Beijing (1984-1985)Marketing Support Assistant/ Senior Administrative Specialist, Beijing PRC (1985-1989)Marketing Representative, IBM Australia (1989-1990)Accompanied Spouse on Diplomatic Postings and while in Jakarta undertook voluntary humanitarian work, Jakarta Indonesia (1990-1993)Events Co-ordinator, Canberra Festival (1993-1994)Development Manager, Canberra Symphony Orchestra (1994)Managing Director, Helen Cross & Associates Pty. Ltd. (1999- )Marketing Director, & Managing Editor Chamber's Business journal, ACT & Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry (1999)Company Director's Course, Australian Institute of Company Directors (2000)
AWARDSMiss Australia state finalist (1983)Miss NSW Fundraiser 1983 for the Spastic Centre of NSWIBM Excellence Award (1986)IBM Excellence Award (1987)
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESRed Cross - fundraisingSmith Family - Charity GaolAustralian National Eisteddfod PR/Fundraising adviserSt Andrew's Conservation Foundation Restoration Appeal - Strategic Fundraising AdvisorPresident - Phillip Traders Association (Business)President - Women in Information & Communication (IT)
PERSONALMarried
INTERESTSMusic, singing, cooking, reading, writing
ROSLYN DUNDAS MLA
AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRATS
GINNINDERRA
ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 5 November 2001
COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingAdministration and Procedure (11 December 2001 - )Education (11 December 2001 - )Community Services and Social Equity (11 December 2001 - )Planning and Environment (11 December 2001 - )
SelectStatus of Women in the ACT (11 December 2001 - )
CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONSAustralasian Study of Parliament Group Annual Conference (2001)
PARTY POSITIONSNewsletter Editor, ACT Division (1999)National Secretary, Young Australian Democrats (2000-2001)Founding Co-convenor, Vida Women's Network (2000)National Convenor, Democrat Students (2000)Member, ACT Division Executive (2000- )ACT Rep, Vida Women's Network (2001)ACT Policy Coordinator, ACT Division (2001)National President (Acting), Young Australian Democrats (2001)
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATIONS BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYEditor - Woroni, ANU Students' Association (1998)Editor, ANU Union Publications (1999)Young Women's Development Coordinator (Acting), YWCA of Australia (2000)General Secretary, Australian National University Students' Association (2000)Member, National Union of Students National Women's Committee (2000)Organiser, Community and Public Sector Union (2001)
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESYoung WEL ACT Coordinator (1999-2001)Management Committee, Women's Centre for Health Matters, ACT (2000-2001)General Committee Member, ACT Council of Social Service (2000-2001)Member: Women's Electoral LobbyYWCA of CanberraYouth Coalition of the ACT
PERSONALBorn 28 July 1978, Canberra ACT
INTERESTSReading (when I can), music, netball, sci-fi, feminism, pop culture
VICKI DUNNE MLA
LIBERAL PARTY
GINNINDERRA
ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 5 November 2001
COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingPlanning and Environment (11 December 2001 - ) (Chair)
PARTY POSITIONSMember, Liberal Party of Australia (ACT Division), (since 1985)Branch Secretary, Ginninderra Branch (1985-1990)Delegate to Fraser Federal Electorate Council (1986-1990)Member, Policy Committee (1991, 1992)President, Fraser Federal Electorate Branch (1991-1992)Committee Member, Fraser Electorate Branch (1992-1994)Convenor, Currie Club (1993-1995)Delegate to ACT Divisional Council (1987-1990)Vice President, Fraser Federal Electorate Council (1998-1990)
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATIONS BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYPart-Time Positions, Retail, Hospitality, Libraries and Nursing (1972-1979)Australian Public Service (1979-1995)Acting General Secretary, ACT Liberal Party (1987)Recruitment Consultant, ECCO Personnel (1995-1996)Ministerial Adviser to the ACT Deputy Chief Minister, and Chief Minister (1996-2001)
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESVolunteer, Community Radio 2ARM-FM (Armidale)Member, Artsound FM; Belconnen Community Council; Cystic FibrosisAssociation; ltalo-Australian Club; North Belconnen Landcare Group; Radio 1RPH (Print Handicapped Radio)
PERSONALMarried with five children
INTERESTSRadio, sailing, travel, reading, the cinema
KATY GALLAGHER MLA
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY
MOLONGLO
ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 5 November 2001
COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingPublic Accounts (11 December 2001 - )Planning and Environment (11 December 2001 - ) (Chair)
SelectStatus of Women in the ACT (11 December 2001 - )
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSCaucus Secretary
PARTY POSITIONSMember of the Party (since 1995)Conference Delegate Canberra South Sub-Branch (1997-2001)Assistant Secretary Canberra South Sub-Branch (1998, 2001)Vice President Canberra South Sub-Branch (1999, 2000)
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYB.A. ANU 1990CPSU Union Organiser
PERSONALBorn 18 March 1970Daughter 4 1/2 years old
INTERESTSCycling, rugby union, gardening, classical music and playing the cello
JOHN HARGREAVES MLA
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY
BRINDABELLA
ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 17 March 1998Re-elected 5 November 2001
COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingJustice and Community Safety (incorporating the duties of a Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation Committee) (28 April 1998 -19 October 2001)Administration and Procedure (11 December 2001 - )Legal Affairs (11 December 2001 - )Community Services and Social Equity (11 December 2001 - ) (Chair)
CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONSCommonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference (Kiribati and Melbourne, Victoria)Thirteenth Australian-Pacific Regional Seminar (21-29 July 1998)The 7th Australasian and Pacific Conference on Delegated Legislation and the 4th Australasian and Pacific Conference on the Scrutiny of Bills Subordinate Legislation, Sydney (21-23 July 1999)Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation Conference, Sydney (July 2001)
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSShadow Minister for Urban Services, Transport, Police and Emergency Services, Government Business Enterprises, and Assistant to the Leader on Indigenous Affairs and Multiculturalism (30 March 1998 - 2001)Caucus Secretary (1998-2001)Government Whip (2001 -)
PARTY POSITIONSALP Lanyon Sub-Branch -
President (1990)Secretary (1991, 1992, 1994-1997)Assistant Secretary (1993)
Canberra/Namadgi/Brindabella Electorate Council –Member (1989)Secretary (1990-1997)
ACT ALP Branch Council (1990, 1991, 1993, 1996)ACT ALP Education Policy Committee (1992-1993)ACT ALP Campaign Committee (1992, 1995-1996)ACT ALP Credentials Committee (1995-1997)
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYBA, Deakin University (1989)Justice of the Peace, ACT (since 1991)Long and Dedicated Service Award (1994) for public service in the ACTPublic Servant for 29 years (health and education)
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESErindale College Board (1989-1993)Tuggeranong Community Festival Committee (1992 - present)Tuggeranong Community Council (1993 - present)Calwell High School Board (1996-1998)Burns Soccer Club Patron (1998)Lanyon Valley Scout Group Patron
PERSONALBorn Birmingham UK, 1949, married, 2 daughters, 3 grandchildren
INTERESTSSport, music, reading, documentaries, politics, fishing, Australian Rules Football, and travel
GARY HUMPHRIES MLA
LIBERAL PARTY
MOLONGLO
ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 8 May 1989Re-elected 20 March 1992Re-elected 2 March 1995Re-elected 17 March 1998Re-elected 5 November 2001
COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingAdministration and Procedure (1 June - 14 December 1989), (23 March 1993 - 15 February 1995)Conservation, Heritage and Environment (Presiding Member) (1 June 1989 - 14 December 1989), (Member) (21 June 1991 - 14 February 1992)Legal Affairs (Chairman) (27 March 1992 - 15 February 1995)Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation (27 March 1992 - 15 February 1995)
SelectCultural Activities and Facilities (23 August 1989 - 14 December 1989)Amalgamation of Tertiary Institutions (1 June 1989 -27 July 1989)Establishment of a Casino, (Presiding Member) (25 May 1989 - 26 July 1989)Estimates (1989-1990, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1993-1994, 1994-1995)Hospital Bed Numbers, (Presiding Member) (17 October 1991 - 12 December 1991)Community Initiated Referendums (14 September 1994 - 10 November 1994)
CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONSAustralian Health Ministers' Conference (1990, 1991)Ministerial Council on Drug Abuse (1990, 1991)Food Standards Council of Australia (1990, 1991)Joint Ministerial Forum of Ministers for Aboriginal Affairs and Health (1990)Australian Education Council, (1990, 1991)Australia and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council (1995-1998)Cultural Ministerial Council (1995-1998)Australian Police Ministers' Council (1995-2000)Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (1995-2000)Inter-Governmental Committee on the National Crime Authority (1995-2000)Council of Australian Government (2000-2001)
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSDeputy Leader of the Liberal Party (December 1988 - June 1991) (July 1991 - April 1993) (14 February 1997 - 17 October 2000)Leader of the Opposition (21 June - 22 July 1991)Opposition Whip (16 March 1993 - 15 February 1995)Manager of Government Business (March 1995 - October 2000)Leader of the Liberal Party (17 October 2000 - )
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTSMinister for Health, Education and the Arts (7 December 1989 - 6 June 1991)Minister for the Arts and Heritage (1995-1998)Minister for the Environment, Land and Planning (1995-1998)Attorney General (1995-2000)Deputy Chief Minister (14 February 1997- 18 October 2000)Minister for Police (1995 - 19 March 1998)Minister for Fair Trading (1995-1998) (formerly called Consumer Affairs)Minister for Emergency Services (1995-1998)Minister for Health and Community Care (31 March - 28 April 1998)Minister Assisting the Treasurer (1998-1999)Minister for Justice and Community Safety (1998-2000)Treasurer (1999-2001)Chief Minister (18 October 2000 - 12 October 2001)
PARTY POSITIONSPresident, Canberra South Branch (1984-1986)Candidate for Federal seat of Canberra (1984)President, Canberra Federal Electoral Conference (1985-1987)President, ACT Liberal Party (1987-1989)Member, Federal Executive (1987-1989)
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYB.A., LLB., (ANU)Barrister & Solicitor, ACT Supreme Court (1983)Solicitor, NSW Supreme Court (1983)Solicitor, Elringtons (1983-1987)Legal Adviser, ACT Administration (1987-1988)Private Secretary- Senator Amanda Vanstone, Shadow Minister for the ACT, (1988-1989)
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESBoard Member, Australian Union of Students Friendly Society (1980-1982)President, ANU Students' Association (1982)Fellow, Bruce Hall (1983-84, 1991 - )Member, Yass Repertory Society (1985-1987)Deputy Chair, ACT Parliamentary Group of Amnesty International (1990-1992) (Co-convenor from 1992)Chairman, Australian Catholic University Foundation (ACT) (1995-1999)
PERSONALBorn 6 July 1958, Sydney, New South WalesMarried, 2 children
INTERESTSCooking, archery, tennis, film and theatre (amateur film maker), sailing
KARIN MACDONALD MLA
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY
BRINDABELLA
ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 5 November 2001
COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingEducation (11 December 2001 -) (Chair)Health (11 December 2001 -)
PARTY POSITIONSMember of ALP since (1992)NSW Young Labor Women's Officer (1993)President of Newtown-Golden Grove Branch (NSW) (1993-1994) and (1994-1995)Member of Education Policy Committee - NSW (1993-1995; 1995-1997) - ACT (1999-2001)Convenor of NSW Young Labor Foreign Affairs Committee (1994-1995)President of Queanbeyan Branch (NSW) (1995-1996) and (1996-1997)Member of ACT ALP Administrative Committee (1998- 1999; 1999- 2000 and 2000- 2001)Senior Vice President of Curtin Sub Branch (1999-2000)Women's Coordinator, Australian Labor Party, ACT Branch
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYDiploma in Teaching (Primary), University of Sydney, Institute of Education (1988-1990)Vice President, University of Sydney Union (1991-1992)Trainee, Organising Works Program (1994)Recruitment Organiser, NSW Professional Officers' Association (1994)ACT Organiser, Australian Services Union, Clerical & Administrative Branch (1995-2001)Executive Director, Business Training Advisory Board (ACT) Inc (1999-2001)
PERSONALBorn 16 May 1969. Married
INTERESTSCooking and all things to do with food, reading, photography, walking, music, politics, collecting and tasting wine
STEVE PRATT MLA
LIBERAL
BRINDABELLA
ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 5 November 2001
COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingEducation (11 December 2001 - )
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSSEMBLYGraduate Officer Cadet School, Portsea, Australian Regular Army (1969)Field Military Engineering qualifications (1972)Leadership and Management qualifications (1975 - 1990 ongoing courses)Diploma of Logistics Management, US Army Logistics College (1984)Degree of Professional Studies (NEU) (ongoing)Infantry Officer, Australian Regular Army (1992-1996)CARE Australia (1993-2000)Consultant (2000-2001)
AWARDSNational Medal; Defence Force Service Medal; Humanitarian Overseas Service MedalActive Service MedalClasps- Northern Iraq; Rwanda/Zaire, Balkans
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESUnited Nations Association (ACT)Sydney InstituteAustralian Institute of International AffairsAssociate of CARE AustraliaAustralian Red Cross
PERSONALBorn 15 October 1949, Kempsey, NSWMarried with 2 children
INTERESTSPolitics, international affairs, Australian history, reading, bushwalking, landscape painting
TED QUINLAN MLA
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY
MOLONGLO
ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 17 March 1998Re-elected 5 November 2001
COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingChief Minister's Finance and Public Accounts Committee (28 April 1998 - 19 October 2001) (Chair)
SelectAustralian Capital Territory's Superannuation Commitments (26 November 1998 - 30 January 1999) (Chair)Estimates 1999, 2000 and 2001 (Chair)
CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONSAustralasian Council of Public Accounts Committees (ACPAC), Perth (February 1999)Government/Business Delegation, Ireland (2000)Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Conference, Tonga and Canberra (2000)
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSDeputy Leader of the Opposition (30 March 1998 - 19 October 2001)Shadow Treasurer, Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation, Shadow Minister for Racing and Gaming, Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader of the Opposition on Business and Economic Development (30 March 1998 - 19 October 2001)
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTSDeputy Chief Minister, Treasurer & Minister for Economic Development, Business & Tourism; Sport, Racing & Gaming; Police, Emergency Services & Corrections (5 November 2001 - )
PARTY POSITIONSMember of the Australian Labor (since 1989)Branch Conference Delegate (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)Social Policy Committee Member (1997)President of Curtin Sub-Branch (1997-1998)Branch Council Delegate (1997-1998)Member of Weston Creek Sub-Branch (1999 - )
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYCommerce Certificate, TAFE School of Administration and Commerce (1970)BA (Accounting) CCAE (1975)Fellow of the Australian Society of Certified Practising AccountantsAccountant (Various Organisations)Deputy Chief Executive Officer of ACTEW (1983-1991)Acting Chief Executive Officer of ACTEW (18 months)Rotary International (1986-1987)Respite Care ACT Inc- Member, Finance Manager (1991-1997)Canberra Labor Club Board Member (1991-1998)(President 1994, 1995, 1997)ACT Gas Authority (1993-1995) (Statutory Authority Position)
AWARDSAustralian Public Sector Accountant of the Year (1991)
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESChair of Finance and Audit Committee (1996)Director of FaBRiC (1997-1998)Volunteer Centre of the ACT - Board Member,Manuka Football Club- Vice President and Board MemberWeston Creek Football Club- Coach, Manager, President and SecretaryWeston Creek Bowling Club- President and TreasurerMember of the Variety Club of Australia (Member of the Bush Bash which raises $4.5m annually for children's charities)Former Cartoonist for the Public Eye newspaper
PERSONALBorn 7 August 1942, Yarra junction, Victoria.
INTERESTSAll sport, music, ballet, crosswords
BRENDAN SMYTH MLA
LIBERAL PARTY
BRINDABELLA
ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 17 March 1998Re-elected 5 November 2001
COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingPublic Accounts (11 December 2001 - ) (Chair)Health (11 December 2001 - )
DELEGATIONSSouth Africa (12 - 20 March 2000)South Africa (24 - 31 May 2001)Beijing (20 - 23 August 2001)
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTSMinister for Urban Services (31 March 1998 - 19 October 2001)
PARTY POSITIONSACT Division, Vice PresidentSouthern Electorate Branch, PresidentLong Gully Branch, President
PREVIOUS SERVICE AS AN ELECTED MEMBERFederal Member for Canberra (1995-1996)
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYMinisterial AdviserMember of Federal ParliamentPublic ServantNewsagent
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESGuises Creek Voluntary Bushfire Brigade
PERSONALChildren, twin daughters- Amy and Lorena
INTERESTSBushwalking, astronomy, reading, computing, whisky, bushfire brigade
JON STANHOPE MLA
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY
GINNINDERRA
ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 17 March 1998Re-elected 5 November 2001
COMMITTEE SERVICESelectReport of the Review of Governance (30 April 1998 - 30 June 1999)Chair, Select Committee on Government Contracts and Procurement Processes (May 1999 - 2000)
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSLeader of the Opposition (19 March 1998 - 19 October 2001)Shadow Minister for Attorney General's, Health, Business and Economic Development, Social Justice and the Status of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs and Multiculturalism (30 March 1998 - 19 October 2001)
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTSChief Minister, Attorney-General, Minister for Health, Minister for Community Affairs, Minister for Women (11 December 2001 - )
PARTY POSITIONS24 years ALP membership, all in Mt Rogers Sub-BranchHeld a variety of positions on Sub-Branch ExecutiveServed on policy committees, as a delegate to Annual Conference, and as a delegate to National Conference
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYBachelor of Laws, ANUSenior Adviser (Native Title) to Federal Labor Leader, Kim BeazleySenior Adviser and Chief of Staff to Attorney General, Michael LavarchDeputy Administrator and Official Secretary of Norfolk IslandSecretary of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional AffairsLegal officer for 15 years in various Commonwealth departments
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESFormer President, ACT Council for Civil LibertiesACT Convenor of the National Coalition for Gun ControlOriginal co-convenor of Racial Respect in the ACTConvenor, Kaleen Residents' GroupMember, Conservation Council of Canberra and the South-East RegionFormer President, ACT Hospice and Palliative Care SocietyFormer Chair and member, Evatt Primary School BoardFormer President, 13th Canberra Scout GroupFormer Vice-President, North Canberra Athletics Club; member ACT Cross Country Club Committee; delegate to ACT Athletics Association; established annual Brindabella Classic (50-kilometre mountain race)Originating and continuing convenor of the Belconnen Community Fun RunOriginating convenor, Canberra Women's and Girls' Fun Run; organiser Women's JogalongFormer Secretary, Wolumla Bushfire BrigadeFormer President, Norfolk Island Amateur Theatrical Society
PERSONALBorn 29 April 1951, Gundagai, NSW. Married to Robyn; three sons, a daughter and two grandsons
INTERESTSLaw, conservation and the environment, reading, human rights and discrimination, sport, gardening, music
WILLIAM STEFANIAK RFD MLA
LIBERAL PARTY
GINNINDERRA
ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 8 May 1989Appointed - the Second Assembly (August 1994) - to fill a casual vacancyRe-elected 2 March 1995 - Third AssemblyRe-elected 17 March 1998 - Fourth AssemblyRe-elected 5 November 2001 - Fifth Assembly
COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingScrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation (19 October 1989 - 14 February 1992)Conservation, Heritage and Environment (14 December 1989 - 21 June 1991) (23 August 1994 - 17 February 1995)Legal Affairs (Presiding Member) (28 March 1990 - 14 February 1992)Administration and Procedure (15 October 1991 - 14 February 1992)Tourism and ACT Promotion (23 August 1994 - 17 February 1995) (Chair)Administration and Procedure (11 December 2001 - )Legal Affairs (11 December 2001 - ) (Chair)
SelectCultural Activities and Facilities (14 December 1989 - 14 February 1992)Occupational Health and Safety (25 May 1989 - 6 July 1989)Police Offences (Amendment) Bill 1989 (Chairman) (5 July 1989 - 25 July 1989)Budget Performances and Outcomes for 1993-94 (15 September 1994 - 29 November 1994)HIV, Illegal Drugs, and Prostitution (14 December 1989 - 22 February 1990)
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSDeputy Speaker (May 1989 - February 1992)Manager of Opposition Business/Opposition Whip (2001- )Shadow Minister for justice & Fair Trading, Housing (2001 - )
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTSExecutive Deputy for Police and Justice, Sport, Recreation and Racing (December 1989 - June 1991)Minister for Education and Training (1995-19 March 98)Minister for Housing and Family Services (1995-19 March 98)Minister for Children's and Youth Services (1995-19 March 98)Minister for Sport and Recreation (15 March 1995-19 March 1998)Minister for Education (31 March 1998-19 October 2001)Attorney-General (15 December 2000-19 October 2001)
PARTY POSITIONSMember Liberal Party (1984- )Cooleman Branch Secretary (1985-86)Vice-President ACT Branch (1986-87) Senior Vice-President (1987-88)Chair of various Party Committees (1986-91)ACT Delegate- Federal Council (1988-89)Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party (1991)Candidate for Federal seat of Canberra (1993)
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYB.A., LLB., (ANU)Solicitor, Muswellbrook (1976-1978)Legal Officer, Extradition Section, Attorney-General's Office (November 1978 - July 1979)Commissioned- Australian Army Reserve (September 1979)
Platoon Commander, Company 21cInstructor (Military Studies and Tactics)Company Commander - rank attained - Major
Crown Prosecutor (July 1979 - October 1988)Solicitor, Canberra (October 1988 - May 1989)Solicitor, Canberra (1993 - July 1994)Part-time lecturer in Law and Economics Canberra CIT (April 1993 - July 1994)
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESMember of ACT and NSW Law Societies (1976-1995)Member Continuing Legal Education Committee (ACT Law Society) (1984-1986)Member Canberra RepertoryMember YMCAMember various sporting clubs and organisationsBoard of Directors (Royals Licensed Club (1985-1988)Honorary Solicitor for ACT Schools Rugby UnionPublic Officer- White Eagles Club (2001)Patron of many ACT sporting clubs
PERSONALBorn 8 January, 1952, Canberra ACTMarried to Shirley, 5 children
INTERESTSTennis, squash, rugby union, golf, veterans athletics, reading (especially history), bushwalking, recreational and target shooting
KERRIE TUCKER MLA
THE ACT GREENS
MOLONGLO
ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 2 March 1995Re-elected 17 March 1998Re-elected 5 November 2001
COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingSocial Policy (9 March 1995 - 20 February 1998) (Chair)Administration and Procedure (9 March 1995 - 20 February 1998) (28 April 1998 - ) (11 December 2001 - )Education (28 April 1998 - 19 October 2001) (Chair)Public Accounts (11 December 2001 - )Health (11 December 2001 - ) (Chair)Legal Affairs (11 December 2001 - )
SelectEstimates (1995-1996) and Budget ReviewAdditional Estimates (1995-1996)Competition Policy Reform (24 October 1995 - 16 April 1996)Estimates (1996-97, 1997-98)Establishment of a new Private Hospital (15 May 1997 - 13 November 1997)Gambling (20 May 1998 - 25 March 1999)Australian Capital Territory's Superannuation Commitments (26 November 1998 - 30 January 1999)Estimates 2000-01 & Draft BudgetPublic Housing (July 1999 - March 2000) (Chair)
Regional RepresentationCommonwealth Parliamentary Association Executive Committee - Australian Region - Representative (November 2001-2004)
CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONS45th CPA New Zealand (13 October - 23 October 1998)Parliamentarians for Drug Law Reform, Adelaide (13 November 1998)International Conference on Gambling Impacts, Adelaide (April 2000)Parliamentarians Against Uranium Mining Conference, Adelaide (April 2000)International Council on Social Biennial Global Conference: Poverty, SocialWelfare and Social Development. Challenges for the 21st Century (October 2000)Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Small Countries Conference, Darwin, (September 2001)
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYMatriculated NSW (1965)Graduated Karitane Nursing (1968)Travelled and worked in UK, Switzerland, Holland, Greece and North Africa (1971-1974)Hobart University Crèche, Childminder (1975)
Full-time mother, part-time artist, volunteer for community organisations, Field Worker for ·Family Day Care Scheme (1977-1990)Information Officer; Editor Bogong Magazine with the Canberra and South-East Region Environment Centre (1991-1995)
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIESSecretary, Australian Early Childhood Association (Darwin)President, Orana School Parents and Friends AssociationFounding Member, ACT Recycling CampaignMember
North Canberra Protection GroupAustralian Conservation FoundationGreenpeaceCommunity Aid AbroadCanberra and South East Environment Centre
Patron, Quality Care for Children with DisabilitiesCivil Liberties Council
PERSONALBorn 15 September 1948, Darwin NTMarried, 3 children
INTERESTSMusic and gardening
BILL WOOD MLA
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY
BRINDABELLA
ASSEMBLY SERVICEElected 8 May 1989Re-elected 20 March 1992Re-elected 2 March 1995Re-elected 17 March 1998Re-elected 5 November 2001
COMMITTEE SERVICEStandingAdministration and Procedure (1 June 1989 - 28 March 1990)Public Accounts (1 June 1989 - 28 March 1990) (Presiding Member)Conservation, Heritage and Environment (1 June 1989 - 28 March 1990)Social Policy (1 June 1989 - 21 June 1991) (Presiding Member)Planning, Development and Infrastructure (1 June 1989 - 28 March 1990) (26 March 1996 - 18 February 1997) (3 April 1996 - 18 February 1997) (Chair)Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation (28 March 1990 - 1 May 1990) (18 February 1997 -20 February 1998)Chair (25 February 1997 - 20 February 1998)Economic Development and Tourism (9 March 1995 - 18 February 1997) (Previously Tourism and ACT Promotion)Legal Affairs (18 February 1997 - 20 February 1998)Health and Community Care (28 April 1998 - ) (1 May 1998 - 19 October 2001) (Chair)
SelectCultural Activities and Facilities (Chairman) (23 August 1989 - 21 June 1991)Estimates (1989-1990)Self-government (6 July 1989 - 26 April1990)Amalgamation of Tertiary Institutions (1 June 1989 - 27 July 1989)Occupational Health and Safety (25 May 1989 - 6 July 1989)HIV, Illegal Drugs and Prostitution (28 September 1989 - 21 June 1991)Establishment of a Casino (25 May 1989 - 26 July 1989)Petrol Pricing (20 February 1997 - 25 September 1997) (Chair)Gambling (20 May 1998 - 25 March 1999)
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONSShadow Minister for Education and the Arts (1989-1991)Deputy Speaker (1995 - 19 March 1998)Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Arts and Heritage, Tourism (1995 - February 1997)Shadow Attorney-General, Shadow Minister for Law Reform, Consumer Affairs, Police and Emergency Services, Arts and Heritage (February 1997 - February 1998)Shadow Minister for Housing and Family Services, Community Care and Children's Services, Arts and Heritage (30 March - 19 October 2001)
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTSMinister for the Environment, Land and Planning (April 1992 - March 1995)Minister for Education and Training (April 1992 - March 1995)Minister for the Arts and Heritage (formerly Minister for the Arts) (April 1992 - March 1995)Minister for Urban Services; and the Arts (November 2001 - )
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLYB Ed., University of QueenslandM Ed., CCAETeacher
PERSONALBorn 1935 Toowoomba, QueenslandMarried, 4 children
SELF-GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION
Four Federal Acts set up the ACT as a body politic:
the Australian Capital Territory (Self- Government) Act 1988;
the Australian Capital Territory (Electoral) Act 1988;
the Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988 and
the ACT Self-Government (Consequential Provisions) Act 1988.
The original Bills were introduced into the House of Representatives on 19 October 1988 and agreed to with amendments on 3 November 1988. They entered the Senate on 7 November 1988 and were agreed to with amendments on 25 November 1988. The Senate amendments were passed in the House of Representatives on 29 November and the Bills were assented to by the Governor-General on 6 December 1988.
FIRST ASSEMBLY
(1989-1991)
ELECTION
modified d'Hondt system used;
election held 4 March 1989 to elect 17 Members;
polls declared 8 May 1989.
SITTINGS
first sitting, 11 May 1989, in rented premises at 1 Constitution Avenue, Canberra City;
final sitting, 17 December 1991.
MEMBERSHIPAbolish Self-Government Coalition 1Australian Labor Party 5Liberal Party 4No Self Government Party 3*Residents Rally 4*** one Member later joined the Liberal Party and the other Members did not use the party name for the full duration of the first Assembly.
**one Member later became an Independent
Paul Whalan (ALP) resigned on 30 April 1990 and was replaced by Terry Connolly (ALP) who was sworn in on 1 May 1990.
OFFICE HOLDERSSpeaker - David ProwseChief Minister - Rosemary Follett (ALP)Leader of the Opposition - Trevor Kaine (Lib)
Following a change of government on 5 December 1989:Chief Minister - Trevor Kaine (Lib)Leader of the Opposition - Rosemary Follett (ALP)
Following a further change of government on 6 June 1991:Chief Minister - Rosemary Follett (ALP)Leader of the Opposition - Trevor Kaine (Lib)
Trevor Kaine resigned as Leader of the Opposition on 21 June 1991 and in a ballot for the position Craig Duby was elected. Following amendment to standing orders, Gary Humphries then became Leader of the Opposition from 21 June to 22 July 1991, after which Trevor Kaine resumed the position.
SECOND ASSEMBLY
(1992-1994)
ELECTION
modified d'Hondt system used;
election held 15 February 1992 to elect 17 Members;
referendum passed to change the electoral system to Hare-Clark;
poll declared 20 March 1992.
SITTINGS
first sitting 27 March 1992;
first sitting in the new Legislative Assembly chamber, 12 April1994;
final sitting, 8 December 1994.
MEMBERSHIPAbolish Self-Government Coalition 1Australian Labor Party 8Independents 2Liberal Party 6
Lou Westende (Lib) resigned on 25 July 1994. Bill Stefaniak (Lib) was sworn in on 23 August 1994.
OFFICE HOLDERSSpeaker - Roberta McRae, OAMChief Minister - Rosemary Follett (ALP)Leader of the Opposition - Trevor Kaine (Lib)
Kate Carnell became Leader of the Opposition on 21 April 1993·
LEGISLATION RELEVANT TO SELF-GOVERNMENTThe Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court (Transfer) Act 1992 was passed by the Federal Parliament and came into force on 1 July 1992, thus relinquishing the Commonwealth's direct responsibility for the administration of justice in the ACT.
The Electoral (Amendment) Bill 1993 was passed on 21 April 1994, providing for a new electoral system based on Hare-Clark. The Public Sector Management Bill 1994 was passed on 22 June 1994, establishing a separate ACT Government Service (later called ACT Public Service).
THIRD ASSEMBLY
(1995-1997)
ELECTION
Hare-Clark system used;
election held 18 February 1995 to elect 17 Members in 3 electorates (one 7 Member electorate and two 5 Member electorates);
referendum passed to entrench principles of the Hare-Clark system;
poll declared 2 March 1995.
SITTINGS
first sitting, 9 March 1995;
final sitting, 11 December 1997.
MEMBERSHIPACT Greens 2Australian Labor Party 6Independents 2Liberal Party 7
Terry Connolly (ALP) resigned on 19 February 1996.
Marion Reilly (ALP) was sworn in on 26 March 1996.
Rosemary Follett (ALP) resigned on 12 December 1996.
Simon Corbell (ALP) was sworn in on 18 February 1997.
Tony De Domenico (Lib) resigned on 30 January 1997.
Louise Littlewood (Lib) was sworn in on 18 February 1997.
OFFICE-HOLDERSSpeaker - Greg CornwellChief Minister - Kate Carnell (Lib)Leader of the Opposition - Rosemary Follett (ALP)
Andrew Whitecross (ALP) became Leader of the Opposition on 5 March 1996.
Wayne Berry (ALP) became Leader of the Opposition on 19 August 1997.
LEGISLATION RELEVANT TO SELF-GOVERNMENT
The Electoral (Amendment) Act 1997 changed the date of Assembly elections from February to October.
FOURTH ASSEMBLY
(1998-2001)
ELECTION
Hare-Clark system used;
election held 21 February 1998 to elect 17 Members in 3 electorates (one 7 Member electorate and two 5 Member electorates);
poll declared 17 March 1998.
SITTINGS
first sitting, 19 March 1998.
MEMBERSHIPACT Greens 1Australian Labor Party 6Independents 3*Liberal Party 7**
*one Independent Member later became a Member of the Executive.
**one Member later resigned from the Liberal Party and formed a new party, the United Canberra Party.
OFFICE-HOLDERSSpeaker - Greg CornwellChief Minister - Kate Carnell (Lib)Leader of the Opposition - Jon Stanhope (ALP)
Chief Minister resigned on 17 October 2000 and was replaced by a Member of the Liberal Party.Gary Humphries (Lib) became Chief Minister on 18 October 2000.
LEGISLATION RELEVANT TO SELF-GOVERNMENTA series of amendments to the Electoral Act 1992 were passed during 2000 and 2001, including: amending the disclosure requirements for independent MLAs; permitting electronic voting and vote counting; and two interrelated Bills to alter the Robson Rotation method of printing ballot papers.
FIFTH ASSEMBLY
(2001 - )
ELECTION
Hare-Clark system used;
election held 20 October 2001 to elect 17 Members in 3 electorates (one 7 Member electorate and two 5 Member electorates);
poll declared 5 November 2001.
SITTINGS
first sitting, 12 November 2001.
MEMBERSHIPACT Greens 1Australian Democrats 1Australian Labor Party 8Liberal Party 7
OFFICE-HOLDERSSpeaker - Wayne BerryChief Minister - Jon Stanhope (ALP)Leader of the Opposition - Gary Humphries (Lib)
SIXTH ASSEMBLY
The election for the Sixth Assembly is due to be held on 16 October 2004.
ELECTORATES
(NAMES LISTED IN ORDER OF ELECTION)
BRINDABELLABrendan Smyth (Liberal Party)John Hargreaves (Australian Labor Party)Bill Wood (Australian Labor Party)Steve Pratt (Liberal Party)Karin MacDonald (Australian Labor Party)
GINNINDERRAJon Stanhope (Australian Labor Party)Bill Stefaniak (Liberal Party)Wayne Berry (Australian Labor Party)Roslyn Dundas (Australian Democrats)Vicki Dunne (Liberal Party)
MOLONGLOGary Humphries (Liberal Party)Kerrie Tucker (ACT Greens)Simon Corbell (Australian Labor Party)Ted Quinlan (Australian Labor Party)Katy Gallagher (Australian Labor Party)Helen Cross (Liberal Party)Greg Cornwell (Liberal Party)