Elaine Darling
Australian politician (1936–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Elaine Elizabeth Darling (née Melloy; 6 June 1936 – 30 August 2019)[1] was an Australian politician. The Labor member for Lilley from 1980 to 1993, she was the first woman from Queensland to be elected to the House of Representatives.[2]
Quick Facts Member of the Australian Parliament for Lilley, Preceded by ...
Elaine Darling | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Lilley | |
In office 18 October 1980 – 8 February 1993 | |
Preceded by | Kevin Cairns |
Succeeded by | Wayne Swan |
Personal details | |
Born | Elaine Elizabeth Melloy (1936-06-06)6 June 1936 Brisbane, Queensland |
Died | 30 August 2019(2019-08-30) (aged 83) Sunshine Coast, Queensland |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Spouse | Robert Darling |
Children | Mark Darling
Russell Darling Vicky Darling |
Occupation | Teacher |
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