LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
MEMBERS OF THE
THIRD ASSEMBLY JULY 1995 -
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
THIRD ASSEMBLY
LIST OF MEMBERS 1995 -
NAME ELECTORATE PARTY
Mr Wayne Bruce Berry Ginninderra ALP Deputy Leader of the Opposition Opposition Whip
Mrs Kate Carnell Molonglo Liberal Chief Minister Treasurer Minister for Health and Community Care
Mr Terry Connolly Molonglo ALP
Mr Greg Cornwell Molonglo Liberal Speaker
Mr Tony De Domenico Brindabella Liberal Deputy Chief Minister Minister for Urban Services Minister for Industrial Relations Minister for Business, Employment and Tourism
Ms Rosemary Follett Molonglo ALP Leader of the Opposition
Mr Harold Hird Ginninderra Liberal Government Whip
Ms Lucy Alesia Horodny Ginninderra ACT Greens
NAME ELECTORATE PARTY
Mr Gary John Joseph Humphries Molonglo Liberal Attorney General Minister for the Arts and Heritage Minister for the Environment, Land and Planning Minister for Police Minister for Emergency Services Minister for Consumer Affairs
Mr Trevor Thomas Kaine Brindabella Liberal
Ms Roberta McRae, OAM Ginninderra ALP Deputy Speaker
Mr Michael John Moore Molonglo Independent
Mr Paul Osborne Brindabella Independent
Mr Bill Stefaniak Ginninderra Liberal Minister for Education and Training Minister for Housing and Family Services Minister for Sport and Recreation Minister for Children's and Youth Services
Ms Kerrie Robyn Tucker Molonglo ACT Greens
Mr Andrew Whitecross Brindabella ALP
Mr Bill Wood Brindabella ALP
WAYNE BRUCE BERRY MLA
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY GINNINDERRA
ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 8 May 1989 Re-elected 20 March 1992 Re-elected 2 March 1995
COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Legal 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 - ) Administration and Procedure (1 May 1990 - 21 June 1991) (14 April 1994 - 15 February 1995) (9 March 1995 - ) Tourism and ACT Promotion (19 April 1994 - 17 February 1995) Public Sector (23 August 1994 - 17 February 1995)
Select Budget Performance and Outcomes for 1993-94 (15 September 1994 - 29 November 1994) Establishment of an ACT Public Service (19 April 1994 - 14 June 1994) Estimates 1994-95 Workers' Compensation Provisions (Chair) (31 May 1995 - )
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS Deputy Leader Manager of Opposition Business Caucus Secretary Labor Party Whip
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS Minister 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 POSITIONS 21 years Australian Labor Party membership
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Fire service career spanning 25 years - Sydney 1963-72 - Canberra 1972-89 Graduate member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (FFU), Canberra Branch Secretary Federal Firefighters Union 1976-89, National Committee of Management FFU 1976-89, National President FFU 1986-89, Life Membership 1989 ACT Trades and Labour Council Executive 1982-87, Vice President 1986-87
PERSONAL Born 14 November 1942, Sydney, New South Wales. Married
KATE CARNELL MLA
LIBERAL PARTY MOLONGLO
ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 20 March 1992 Re-Elected 2 March 1995
COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Social Policy (27 March 1992 - 17 February 1995) Public Accounts (7 April 1992 - 17 February 1995)
Select Drugs (27 March 1992 - 15 June 1993) Estimates 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS Leader of the Opposition (21 April 1993 - 17 February 1995) Spokesperson for Health, Community Services, Youth and Women
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS Chief Minister (9 March 1995 - ) Treasurer (15 March 1995 - ) Minister for Health and Community Care (15 March 1995 - )
PARTY POSITIONS Leader of the Liberal Party (21 April 1993 - )
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY B.Pharm., University of Queensland 1976 Pharmacist - owned and operated Red Hill Pharmacy since 1981 Fellow of Australian Institute of Pharmacy Management
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Former President of Pharmacy Guild of Australia (ACT Branch) Former National Vice-President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Former Member, ACT Board of Health, 1990-91 Former Vice-President, Retail Industry Training Council (ACT Branch)
PERSONAL Born 30 May 1955, Brisbane, Queensland Married, 2 children
INTERESTS Cooking, tennis, politics
TERRY CONNOLLY MLA
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY MOLONGLO
ASSEMBLY SERVICE Appointed - First Assembly (1 May 1990) - to fill a casual vacancy Elected 20 March 1992 Re-elected 2 March 1995
COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation (1 May 1990 - 21 June 1991) Legal Affairs (1 May 1990 - 21 June 1991) (9 March 1995 - ) (Chair)
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS Attorney General, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Police (June 1991 - March 1995) Minister for Urban Services (June 1991 - April 1994) Minister for Housing and Community Services (June 1991 - April 1994) Minister for Health (April 1994 - March 1995)
PARTY POSITIONS National President, Australian Young Labor Party 1989 Many and varied positions since
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY B.A. LLB (Hons), University of Adelaide Master of Public Law (ANU) Barrister and Solicitor, Department of Foreign Affairs and Commonwealth Attorney General's Department Tutor, Faculty of Law, ANU
PERSONAL Born 14 January 1958, Adelaide, South Australia Married with 2 daughters
GREGORY GANE CORNWELL MLA
LIBERAL PARTY MOLONGLO
ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 20 March 1992 Re-elected 2 March 1995
COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Social 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 - )
Select Estimates 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95
CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONS 23rd 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)
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS Deputy Speaker (1992-95) Speaker (9 March 1995 - )
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS Spokesperson on Education and Training and Housing (1992-94), Planning and Development (1994)
PARTY POSITIONS President, 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 (1987-89)
PREVIOUS SERVICE AS ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE ACT Legislative Assembly 1974-79 ACT House of Assembly 1979-86 Member, Capital Territory Health Commission 1975-79 ACT Schools Authority 1982-87
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Public relations consultant
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Patron, various sporting organisations Member, The Lords Taverners Member, Neighbourhood Watch Member, Canberra Business Council
PERSONAL Born 19 June 1938, Sydney, New South Wales Married - Margaret, 2 adult daughters
INTERESTS Reading, travel, walking, watching sports
TONY DE DOMENICO MLA
LIBERAL PARTY BRINDABELLA
ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 20 March 1992 Re-elected 2 March 1995
COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Administration and Procedure (7 April 1992 - 23 March 1993) Planning, Development and Infrastructure (27 March 1992 - 17 February 1995)
Select Estimates 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95 Establishment of an ACT Public Service (17 June 1993 - 22 February 1994) Economic Development and Tourism (27 March 1992 - 23 March 1993) (Previously Tourism and ACT Promotion)
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS Opposition Whip (27 March - 16 March 1993) Deputy Leader (17 March 1993 - )
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS Deputy Chief Minister Minister for Urban Services Minister for Industrial Relations Minister for Business, Employment and Tourism (15 March 1995 - )
PARTY POSITIONS Reservoir, (Vic) Young Liberals (1976-77) President, Bundoora (Vic) Branch (1977 -79) President, Prahran (Vic) Branch (1976-80) State Council Delegate (Vic) (1976-80) Bundoora Branch (1980-82) Tuggeranong Branch (1982 - ) Inaugural President, South Tuggeranong Branch (1987 - )
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY General Manager, Royce MS & L Public Relations Company Director, Lobbyist Personal Assistant - Hon. Walter Jona, MP (1976-80) President, Canberra Chamber of Commerce (1990) Chairman, 2002 Commonwealth Games Committee Executive Member, CARD (1991I) Chairman, ACT Tourism Awards Member, Business Consultative Committee (1990-91)
Chairman, Peer Support Foundation Member, Rotary Club of Canberra National Director, Guide Dogs Association (1989-91) Patron, ltalo-Australian Club
PERSONAL Born 29 December 1950, Alexandria, Egypt Married, 3 sons
INTERESTS Sport, cooking, country and western music
ROSEMARY FOLLETT MLA
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY MOLONGLO
ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 8 May 1989 Re-elected 20 March 1992 Re-elected 2 March 1995
COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Public Accounts (Chair) (28 March 1990 - 21 June 1991) and (Chair) (9 March 1995 - )
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS Leader of the Opposition (5 December 1989 - 6 June 1991) and (9 March 1995 - )
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS Chief Minister Treasurer Attorney General (11 May 1989 - 5 December 1989) Chief Minister Treasurer (6 June 1991 - 9 March 1995)
PARTY POSITIONS President, Australian Labor Party, ACT Branch (1987-89) Women's Co-ordinator (1984-85) President, Ginninderra Branch (1983-84) Branch Council Delegate Branch Conference Delegate National Conference Delegate
PREVIOUS SERVICE AS AN ELECTED MINISTER ACT House of Assembly 1985-86
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY B.A. (Admin), University of Canberra Secretary Public Servant
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Community involvement as a unionist Member of ACT Heritage Committee Member of ACT Milk Authority Board member Northside Community Service Member Downer Community Association
PERSONAL Born 27 March 1948, Sydney, New South Wales
HAROLD JAMES HIRD MLA
LIBERAL PARTY GINNINDERRA
ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 2 March 1995
COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Administration and Procedure (9 March 1995 - ) Social Policy (9 March 1995-) Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation (9 March 1995 - ) Economic Development and Tourism (9 March 1995 - 2 May 1995) (Previously Tourism and ACT Promotion)
Select Estimates 1995-96 and Budget Review (21 June 1995 - ) Workers' Compensation Provisions (31 May 1995 - )
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS Government Whip (13 March 1995 -)
PARTY POSITIONS Member of the Liberal Party NSW Division 1986 Member of the Liberal Party ACT Division 1992 President of the Liberal Party Belconnen Branch 1992-94 Fundraising Committee Belconnen Liberal Party Branch 1992
PREVIOUS SERVICE AS AN ELECTED MEMBER ACT Legislative Assembly 1974-79 ACT House of Assembly 1974-86 (President and Speaker) Member and Chair of numerous committees (1979-86)
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Auctioneer and valuer (since 1964) Justice of the Peace (since 1968) Australian Defence Force Service RAAMC SGT. (1964-72) Self Employed (1978) 2CA Macquarie Radio (1978-79) Manager of Belconnen Mall (1979-86) Australian Government Publishing Services (1986) Regional Manager Olivetti Australia (1987-91) Total Peripherals Canberra (1992-93) Chief Auctioneer and Valuer Harold Hird and Associates (1993-95)
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Life member ACT Rugby League, ACT Branch Royal Life Saving Society, Belconnen Bowling Club Patron and member of many ACT sporting and community organisations Member of several fundraising committees (services donated as an auctioneer) Member of Canberra Philharmonic Society (1992 - )
PERSONAL Born 24 February 1942, Brisbane, Queensland Married, 3 children
INTERESTS Sport, reading, politics, history of Canberra
LUCY ALESIA HORODNY MLA
ACT GREENS GINNINDERRA
ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 2 March 1995
COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Planning and Environment (9 March 1995 - ) Public Accounts (9 March 1995 - )
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY B. Sc., ANU (1975-78) Horticulture Certificate (unfinished) (1980) Graduate Diploma in Media, University of Canberra (1986) Creative Writing, Canberra TAFE (1989) Chief cook and bottle washer (1987) Apple picker, Tasmania (1979) Public Service (1983-87) Australian Federal Police National Library Veterans' Affairs ANU Crèche Childminder (1987) Wilderness Society Campaigner Researcher
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Member Wilderness Society Community Aid Abroad Animal Liberation Film and Sound Archive
INTERESTS Bushwalking, tennis, yoga, cooking, film and theatre (amateur film maker), photography, gardening, pool, tap dancing and opera singing
GARY JOHN JOSEPH HUMPHRIES MLA
LIBERAL PARTY MOLONGLO
ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 8 May 1989 Re-elected 20 March 1992 Re-elected 2 March 1995
COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Administration and Procedure (1 June 1989 - 14 December) (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)
Select Cultural 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, 1989-90, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95 Hospital Bed Numbers (Presiding Member) (17 October 1991 - 12 December 1991) Community Initiated Referendums (14 September 1994 - 10 November 1994)
CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONS Australian 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 Australian Political Exchange Council Delegation -Japan, October 1992
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party (1989 - June 1991) (July 1991 - 1993) Leader of the Opposition (21 June - 22 July 1991) Opposition Whip (16 March 1993 - 15 February 1995)
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS Minister for Health, Education and the Arts (7 December 1989 - 6 June 1991) Attorney General Minister for the Arts and Heritage Minister for the Environment, Land and Planning Minister for Police Minister for Emergency Services Minister for Consumer Affairs (15 March 1995 - )
PARTY POSITIONS President, ACT Liberal Party 1987-89 Member, Federal Executive 1987-89 President, Canberra Federal Electoral Conference 1985-87 Candidate for Federal seat of Canberra 1984 President, Canberra South Branch 1984-86
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY B.A., LLB., (ANU) Barrister & Solicitor, ACT Supreme Court 1983 Solicitor, NSW Supreme Court 1983 Solicitor, Erlingtons 1983-87 Legal Advisor, ACT Administration 1987-88 Private Secretary - Senator Amanda Vanstone, Shadow Minister for the ACT, 1988-89
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Director, Australian Union of Students Friendly Society, 1980-82 President, ANU Student's Association, 1982 Fellow, Bruce Hall, 1983-84, 1991- Member, Yass Repertory Society, 1985-87 Honorary Secretary, St Jude's Parish Youth Group, 1986-87 Deputy Chair, ACT Parliamentary Group of Amnesty International, 1990-92 (Co-convenor from 1992)
PERSONAL Born 6 July 1958, Sydney, New South Wales Married, 1 child
INTERESTS Cooking, bridge, tennis, film and theatre (amateur film maker), sailing
TREVOR THOMAS KAINE MLA
LIBERAL PARTY BRINDABELLA
ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 8 May 1989 Re-elected 20 March 1992 Re-elected 2 March 1995
COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Planning, Development and Infrastructure (1 June 1989 - 14 December 1989) (Chairman) (21 June 1991 - 14 February 1992) (27 March 1992 - 17 February 1995) Public Accounts (Presiding Member) (1 June 1989 - 14 December 1989) (21 June 1991 - 14 February 1992) (27 March 1992 - 17 February 1995) Public Sector (24 August 1994 - 17 February 1995) (Chairman) Planning and Environment (9 March 1995 - ) Legal Affairs (9 March 1995 - ) Economic Development and Tourism (Chair) (2 May 1995 - ) (previously Tourism and ACT Promotion)
Select Budget Performance and Outcome for 1993-94 (15 September 1994 - 29 November 1994) Estimates, 1989-90, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95 Estimates 1995-96 and Budget Review (21 June 1995 - ) Establishment of an ACT Government Service (Chainman) (22 February 1994 - 14 June 1994) Self-Government (6 July 1989 - 14 December 1989)
CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONS Premiers' Conference (Canberra) 1990 and 1991 Special Premiers' Conference (Brisbane) 1990 Planning Ministers' Conference (Cairns) 1990 ANZ Environment Ministers' Council (Brisbane) 1991 Australian Minerals and Energy Council (Cessnock) 1991 Constitutional Centennial Convention (Sydney) 1991
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS Leader of the Opposition (11 May 1989 - 5 December 1989, (6 - 21 June 1991) and (22 July 1991 – 21 April 1993)
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS Chief Minister Treasurer Minister for Economic Development Minister for Land, Planning and the Environment (5 December 1989 - 6 June 1991)
PARTY POSITIONS Leader of the Liberal Party (8 May 1989- 21 April 1993)
PREVIOUS SERVICE AS AN ELECTED MEMBER ACT Legislative Assembly 1974-77 ACT House of Assembly 1982-86
QUALIFICATIONS BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY M.Sc., USAF Institute of Technology B.Comm., University of Queensland Diploma in Commerce/ Accountancy, University of Queensland Fellow of the Australian Society of Certified Public Accountants Commissioned Officer RAAF, 1952-74 Public Servant (APS), 1974-87 Business Manager, 1988
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Council Member, ACT Schools Authority, 1983-85 Board Member, Gaming and Liquor Authority, 1986-87 Member, Community Development Fund Advisory Committee, 1986 Member, Tuggeranong Community Council
PERSONAL Born 17 February 1928, Penguin, Tasmania Married
INTERESTS Flying, astronomy, history
ROBERTA MCRAE OAM MLA
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY GINNINDERRA
ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 20 March 1992 Re-elected 2 March 1995
COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Administration and Procedure (Presiding Member) (7 April 1992 - 17 February 1995) Social Policy (9 March 1995 - )
Select Estimates 1995-96 and Budget Review (Chair) (21 June 1995 - )
CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONS Presiding Officers' and Clerks' Conference (Adelaide) 1992 and (Vanuatu) 1993 Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conferences, Cyprus 1993, Western Samoa 1994
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS Speaker (27 March 1992 - 17 February 1995) Shadow Minister for Housing, Community Services, Education and Sport (March 1995 - ) Deputy Speaker (9 March 1995 - )
PARTY POSITIONS Policy Committees Co-ordinator, ACT ALP Branch Secretary, Telopea ALP Sub-Branch Fraser Electorate Campaign Committee Secretary Branch Council Delegate
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Trained Infant Teacher's Certificate, Victoria 1969 Bachelor of Arts, ANU 1984 Graduate Diploma Multicultural Studies, Armidale 1982 Graduate Diploma English, ANU 1992 Australian Volunteer Abroad Material writer Commonwealth Department of Education Specialist teacher of English as a second language Tutor Languages consultant Public servant
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Board Member, Radio 2XX Chairperson, Migrant Resource Centre Deputy Chair, ACT TAFE Advisory Committee Chairperson, Belconnen Community Centre Member, ACT Multicultural Education Advisory Committee Vice President ACT COSS Chair ABC Community Advisory Committee Executive Member ACT Languages Forum Director, Koomarri Inc.
PERSONAL Born Italy, 1948 Married, 3 children
INTERESTS English literature, craftwork
MICHAEL JOHN MOORE MLA
INDEPENDENT MOLONGLO
ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 8 May 1989 Re-elected 20 March 1992 Re-elected 2 March 1995
COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Conservation, Heritage and Environment (Chair) (20 June 1989 - 14 December 1989) and from (28 March 1990 - 14 February 1992) (27 March 1992 -17 February 1995) Administration and Procedure (7 April 1992 - 17 February 1994) (9 March 1995 - ) Public Accounts (21 June 1991 - 14 February 1992) (25 February 1993 - 17 February 1995) Social Policy (16 March 1993 - 17 February 1995) Planning and Environment (Chair) (9 March 1995 - )
Select Cultural Activities and Facilities (23 August 1989 - 14 December 1989) (29 March 1990 - 21 June 1991) Estimates, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95 Estimates 1995-96 and Budget Review (21 June 1995 - ) HIV, Illegal Drugs and Prostitution (Presiding Member) (28 September 1989 - 14 February 1992) Occupational Health and Safety Bill 1989 (25 May 1989 - 6 July 1989) Drugs (Presiding Member) (27 March 1992 - 15 June 1993) Euthanasia (Presiding Member) (16 June 1993 - 14 April 1994) Community Initiated Referendums (Chair) (14 September 1994 - 10 November 1994) Workers' Compensation Provisions (31 May 1995 - )
CONFERENCES AND DELEGATIONS 1st International Conference on the Reduction of Drug Related Harm (Liverpool, UK), April 1990 Drugs in Work and Play (Brisbane), July 1990 Australian Heritage Conference, July 1989 Third International Conference on the Reduction of Drug Related Harm (Melbourne), March 1992 Saving Water in the ACT Conference (Canberra), June 1992 NSW Law Society Law Reform Conference (Sydney), October 1993 Institute of Criminology Seminar (Sydney), July 1994 Drug Policy Foundation Conference (Washington D.C.), July 1994 Winter School in the Sun 'Drugs: What we know- What we do'(Brisbane), July 1994
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY BA, Flinders University, South Australia Diploma of Education, Adelaide University Teacher House spouse
AWARDS Justice Le Dain Award for Achievements in the Field of Law
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Secretary/President, Reid Residents Association Chairman, City Residents Coalition President, Arts Council (Cleve, Meningie South Australia) Convenor, Australian Parliamentary Group for Drug Law Reform President, Australian Drug Law Reform Foundation Member, Australian Conservation Foundation, Australian Drug Foundation, Greenpeace, Amnesty International
PERSONAL Born 2 April 1950, Adelaide, South Australia Married, 3 children
PUBLICATIONS
• ‘The Politics of Vice': in Sex Industry and Public Policy, Australian Institute of Criminology, No 14, 1992
• ‘Bad Laws Cause More Harm than "Bad Drugs" ', NSW Law Society Drug Law Reform Conference, Debate in the Public Domain, 23 October 1993
• ‘Cannabis Law Reform in the ACT - What Next?' Institute of Criminology (Faculty of Law, University of Sydney) Seminar, 28 July 1994
• 'Voluntary Active Euthanasia: The Right- Die With Dignity', Ulitarra 1994, NO5
• 'Heroin Trial for the Australian Capital Territory - An Overview of Feasibility Research', 3rd International Conference on Drug Related Harm, Melbourne, 1992 (co-author)
• 'Water as a Renewable Source', Saving Water in the ACT Seminar, June 1992
• 'Legislative Change in the ACT', Current Issues in Criminal Justice Journal of the Institute of Criminology, Vol 6 No 2 November 1994
PAUL ANTHONY OSBORNE MLA
INDEPENDENT BRINDABELLA
ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 2 March 1995
COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation (Chair) (9 March 1995 - ) Legal Affairs (9 March 1995 - ) Economic Development and Tourism (9 March 1995 - ) (previously Tourism and ACT Promotion)
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY New South Wales Police Force (1986-92) Detective (1987-92) Rugby League First Grade (1985-94) Media: Radio announcer (ABC and FM I04.7) Television presenter (Prime and WIN TV) Sports promotions
PERSONAL Born 30 September 1966, Sydney, New South Wales Married, 2 children
INTERESTS My wife and children, sport (rugby league, cricket, Australian Rules football)
WILLIAM GEORGE STEFANIAK RFD MLA
LIBERAL PARTY GINNINDERRA
ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 8 May 1989 Appointed - the Second Assembly (August 1994) - fill a casual vacancy Re-elected 2 March 1995
COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Administration and Procedure (15 October 1991 - 14 February 1992) Legal Affairs (Presiding Member) (28 March 1990 - 14 February 1992) Scrutiny 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) Tourism and ACT Promotion (23 August 1994 - 17 February 1995) (Chair)
Select Cultural 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 POSITIONS Deputy Speaker (May 1989 - February 1992)
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS Executive Deputy for Police, Justice and Sport, Recreation and Racing (December 1989 - June 1991) Minister for Education and Training Minister for Housing and Family Services Minister for Children's and Youth Services Minister for Sport and Recreation (15 March 1995)
PARTY POSITIONS Member Liberal Party (1984 - ) Cooleman Branch Secretary (1985-86) Vice-president ACT Branch (1986-87) Senior Vice-President (1987-88) ACT Delegate - Federal Council (1988-89) Chair of various Party Committees (1986-91) Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party (1991) Candidate for Federal seat of Canberra (1993)
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY B.A., LLB., (ANU) Solicitor, Muswellbrook (1976-78) Legal Officer, Extradition Section, Attorney-General's Officer (November 1978 - July 1979) Commissioned - Australian Army Reserve (September 1979) (Major) Platoon and Company Commander Instructor (Military Studies and Tactics) Company Commanding Officer 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 ACTIVITIES Member of ACT and NSW Law Societies Member Continuing Legal Education Committee (ACT Law Society) (1984-86) Member Canberra Repertory Member YMCA Member various sporting clubs and organisations Board of Directors, Royals Licensed Club (1985-88) Honorary Solicitor for ACT Schools Rugby Union Patron of many ACT sporting clubs
PERSONAL Born 8 January, 1952, Canberra ACT
INTERESTS Tennis, squash, rugby union, golf, veterans’ athletics Reading (especially history) Bushwalking, recreational and target shooting
KERRIE ROBYN TUCKER MLA
ACT GREENS MOLONGLO
ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 2 March 1995
COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Social Policy (Chair) (9 March 1995 - ) Administration and Procedure (9 March 1995 - )
Select Estimates 1995-96 and Budget Review (21 June 1995 - )
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Matriculated NSW (1965) Graduated Karitane Nursing (1968) Travelled and worked in UK, Switzerland, Holland, Greece and North Africa (1971-74) Hobart University Crèche, Childminder (1975) Full-time mother, part-time artist, volunteer for community organisations Field Worker for Family Day Care Scheme (1977-90) Information Officer/ Editor Bogong Magazine with the Canberra and South-East Region Environment Centre (1991-95)
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Secretary, Australian Early Childhood Association (Darwin) President, Orana School Parents and Friends Association Founding Member, ACT Recycling Campaign Member: North Canberra Protection Group Australian Conservation Foundation Green peace Community Aid Abroad Canberra and South East Environment Centre
PERSONAL Born 15 September 1948, Darwin NT Married, 3 children
INTERESTS Art, music, gardening, children, religion, education, culture and community
ANDREW WHITECROSS MLA
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY BRINDABELLA
ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 2 March 1995
COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation (9 March 1995 - )
Select Estimates 1995-96 and Budget Review (21 June 1995 - )
PARTY POSITIONS Opposition Spokesperson on Urban Services (1995 - ) Delegate -ACT Annual Conference (since 1983) National Vice-President, Australian Young Labor (1987) Member Australian Labor Party (1981 - )
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY B.A. Hons., (ANU) Senior Adviser, Speaker of the ACT Legislative Assembly (1994-95) Policy Adviser, Department of Social Security (1986-93) Administrative Trainee, Public Service Board (1985)
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Member: Tuggeranong Community Council ACT Council of Social Service Conservation Council of the South East Region and Canberra Permaculture ACT Australian Conservation Foundation Australian Consumers Association Active Member of the Anglican Church
PERSONAL Born 25 May 1961, Sydney, New South Wales Married
BILL WOOD MLA
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY BRINDABELLA
ASSEMBLY SERVICE Elected 8 May 1989 Re-elected 20 March 1992 Re-elected 2 March 1995
COMMITTEE SERVICE Standing Administration and Procedure (1 June 1989 - 28 March 1990) Conservation, Heritage and Environment (1 June 1989 - 28 March 1990) Planning, Development and Infrastructure (1 June 1989 - 28 March 1990) Public Accounts (Presiding Member) (1 June 1989 - 28 March 1990) Social Policy (Presiding Member) (1 June 1989 - 21 June 1991) Scrutiny of Bills and Subordinate Legislation (28 March 1990 - 1 May 1990) Economic Development and Tourism (9 March 1995 - ) (previously Tourism and ACT Promotion)
Select Cultural Activities and Facilities (Chairman) (23 August 1989 - 21 June 1991) Estimates (1989-90) Self-government (6 July 1989 - 26 April 1990) 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)
PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS Shadow Minister for Education and the Arts (1989-91) Parliamentary Secretary - Cabinet (1989-91) Secretary - Parliamentary Labor Party (1989-91) Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Arts and Heritage and Land, Planning and Tourism (1995 - )
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS 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 the Environment, Land and Planning (April 1992 - March 1995)
PREVIOUS SERVICE AS AN ELECTED MEMBER Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly (1969-74)
QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATION BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY B Ed., University of Queensland M Ed., CCAE Teacher
PERSONAL Born 1935 Toowoomba, Queensland Married, 4 children