Kate Washington
Kate Rebecca Washington (born 1970) is an Australian politician who was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the Member for Port Stephens for the Labor Party at the 2015 New South Wales state election.
Kate Washington | |
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| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Port Stephens | |
| Assumed office 28 March 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Craig Baumann |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970 (age 50–51) Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Washington lost the seat of Port Stephens during the 2011 election after suffering a 12.4% two-candidate-preferred swing against Labor.[1] Four years later, she won the seat with a two-candidate-preferred swing towards her of 19.5%.[1]
Prior to entering Parliament, Washington worked as a health lawyer. She and her husband have three children, and live in Medowie.[2]
Washington is the Shadow Minister for Environment and Heritage and the Shadow Minister for Rural Health.[3] Her electorate office is located in Raymond Terrace.
References
- "Port Stephens – NSW Election 2015 – New South Wales Votes – NSW Election 2015 (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". ABC News. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- Bevan, Scott (30 September 2017). "MP Kate anchors in Port Stephens". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- "Ms Kate Rebecca WASHINGTON, BA, LLB MP". Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
| New South Wales Legislative Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by Craig Baumann |
Member for Port Stephens 2015–present |
Incumbent |
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