Members of the Eighth Assembly (2012-2016) - Nicole LAWDER
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Canberra Liberals, Brindabella Electorate
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