Members of the Eighth Assembly (2012-2016) - Nicole LAWDER

This biography was last updated in 2016 and is retained for historical purposes. Do you want Nicole Lawder's biography for the Ninth Assembly (2016–current)?

Canberra Liberals, Brindabella Electorate

Lawder

ASSEMBLY SERVICE

Elected 28 June 2013

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS

Assistant Speaker

Shadow Minister for Arts and Tourism (July 2016 - present)

Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services (December 2013 - present)

Shadow Minister for Housing (December 2013 - present)

Shadow Minister for Environment (December 2013 - present)

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 2008-13

Member ACMA Consumer Consultative Forum 2009-13

National Shelter Council 2010-13

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, 2008-10

PERSONAL

Born 31 July 1962, Malaysia (from a military family)

Married with children, step children and grandchildren

Came to Canberra in 1988 and lived in Tuggeranong ever since

INTERESTS

Australian Rules football, basketball, cooking, squash, reading