Nicole LAWDER

Canberra Liberals, Brindabella electorate

CONTACT

Ph: (02) 620 50323

lawder@parliament.act.gov.au
GPO Box 1020,
Canberra, ACT 2601
Nicole Lawder (external site)

ASSEMBLY SERVICE

• Elected 26 June 2013
• Re-elected 26 October 2016

COMMITTEE SERVICES

Standing committees

• Public Accounts (August 2013–July 2016) (July 2016–October 2016, Chair) (September 2018–present)
• Justice and Community Services (March 2018–September 2018)
• Environment and Transport and City Services (February 2018–September 2018)
• Planning and Urban Renewal (December 2016–February 2018)
• Health, Ageing, Community and Social Services (August 2013–October 2016)

Select committees

• Estimates 2015-2016 (February 2015–August 2015)

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS

• Deputy Leader of the Opposition (October 2016–present)
• Shadow Minister for Urban Services (February 2018–present)
• Shadow Minister for Seniors (February 2018–present)
• Shadow Minister for Heritage (November 2016–present)
• Shadow Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (November 2016–February 2018)
• Assistant Speaker (3 February 2014–October 2016)
• Shadow Minister for Arts and Tourism (July 2016–October 2016)
• Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services (December 2013–October 2016)
• Shadow Minister for Housing (December 2013–October 2016)
• Shadow Minister for Environment (December 2013–October 2016)

VIDEOS

QUALIFICATIONS AND OCCUPATIONS BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

• BA (Psychology) ANU
• M Business (eBusiness and Communication) Swinburne
• CEO, Homelessness Australia
• CEO, Deafness Forum of Australia
• Member National People with Disability and Carer Council 2008–2013
• Member ACMA Consumer Consultative Forum 2009–2013
• National Shelter Council 2010–2013
• Public servant
• Management Consultant
• Public Affairs at Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

• Volunteer, Community Fire Unit Fadden
• Volunteer, Ronald McDonald House Canberra
• Tuggeranong Football Club Board (2011)
• Red Cross (Telecross) Volunteer
• Aussie Deaf Kids Board, 2008–2010

PERSONAL

Nicole Lawder was born on 31 July 1962 in Malaysia (into a military family). She came to Canberra in 1988, and has lived in Tuggeranong ever since. Nicole is married with children, step children and grandchildren.

INTERESTS

Australian Rules football, basketball, cooking, squash, reading.