Betty Kiernan
Betty Margaret Kiernan (born 27 August 1955) is an Australian politician. Born in Mount Isa, Queensland, she was an electorate officer and corporate manager before entering politics, and had served on Cloncurry Shire Council from 1981 to 1990. A member of the Labor Party, she was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Queensland in 2006 as the member for Mount Isa.
Betty Kiernan | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Mount Isa | |
| In office 9 September 2006 – 23 March 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Tony McGrady |
| Succeeded by | Robbie Katter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 August 1955 Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor |
| Occupation | Company director |
She lost her seat in the 2012 state election amid Labor's collapse that year, particularly in regional Queensland. She was actually pushed into third place on the primary vote, behind winner Robbie Katter of Katter's Australian Party and the Liberal National candidate.
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| Parliament of Queensland | ||
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| Preceded by Tony McGrady |
Member for Mount Isa 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by Robbie Katter |
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