Five Women Elected to Legislative Council

Mon, 12 Mar 2018

Jane Poole-Wilson MLC topped the poll in Leg-Co Election

The five vacancies on the Legislative Council have all been filled by women.

Jane Poole-Wilson, who was seeking re-election, was returned with 22 votes and topped the poll.

Joining her will be newcomers to polictics; Kate Lord-Brennan, Tanya Humbles and Marlene Hendy - all of whom will serve a five year term.

Also elected was Kerry Sharpe who will be filling the vacancy left by David Anderson. Mr Anderson resigned two years early, so Ms Sharpe's position on the Council will run through to the end of February 2020.

Candidates that were not successful:

Kevin Cartledge 12 votes,
Shirley Corlett 10 votes,
Dawn Joughin 9 votes,
Juan Kelly 7 votes,
Andrea Chambers 7 votes,
John Skinner 6 votes,
Alistair Ramsay 5 votes,
Christine Wheeler 5 votes,
Richard Furner 4 votes
Andrew Hardy 4 votes.