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Carmen Lawrence MHR

Member for Fremantle
Margin: + 10.7%
Phone: 08 9335 8555
Email: carmen.lawrence.mp@aph.gov.au

Carmen Lawrence continues to break down barriers for women in politics, becoming the first woman to be elected President of the ALP in 2003.

Carmen grew up in a wheatbelt town north of Perth. Her parliamentary career began in 1986 when she was elected to the WA Parliament. She became Premier of Western Australia in February 1990, making her Australia's first woman Premier.

Carmen was elected Federal Member for Fremantle in March 1994. She was appointed Minister for Human Services and Health and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Status of Women in March 1994 until March 1996. She joined the Shadow Ministry in September 2000 and served as the Shadow Minister for Industry, Innovation and Technology and the Status of Women. Carmen was re-elected to the Shadow Ministry on 22 November 2001 and resigned on 5 December 2002.

Carmen is passionate about social justice and equity and a strong supporter of EMILY's List and women. We thank her for her continued support.



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