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Laine McDonald
Laine Courtney McDonald is an Australian politician. She was a Labor member of the Western Australian Legislative Council for North Metropolitan from 27 September 2016, when she was elected in a countback following the resignation of Ken Travers,[2] to 21 May 2017, when her term concluded following her defeat at the 2017 state election.
Laine McDonald | |
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| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council for North Metropolitan | |
| In office 27 September 2016 – 21 May 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Ken Travers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1981 or 1982 (age 41–42)[1] |
| Political party | Labor |
| Profession | Lawyer[citation needed] |
She was educated at Kent Street Senior High School.[3] Prior to her entry into parliament, McDonald was a City of Vincent councillor.[4]
References edit
- ^ Caporn, Dylan (24 August 2016). "Young mum's surprise at getting political call up". The West Australian.
- ^ "Vacancy in North Metropolitan Region filled". Western Australian Electoral Commission. 27 September 2016.
- ^ "Parliament of Western Australia Inaugural Speech" (PDF). Parliament of Western Australia. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Vincent councillor McDonald to quit and take up state MLC role from retiring Travers".