Jessica Shaw
Jessica Shaw | |
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| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Swan Hills | |
| Assumed office 11 March 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Alban |
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| Born | 3 September 1978 Ascot, Berkshire, England |
| Political party | Labor |
| Website | www |
Jessica Jane Shaw (born 3 September 1978) is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since the 2017 state election, representing Swan Hills.
Shaw was born in England and emigrated to Australia with her family in 1988. She studied law at Cambridge University and worked as a consultant for an engineering firm before entering politics.[1]
On 3 June 2024, it was announced that Shaw would be retiring from politics at the 2025 state election as she wants to focus on "addressing climate change and effecting energy transition".[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Green, Antony (2017). "Swan Hills". ABC Elections. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ Zimmerman, Josh (3 June 2024). "Swan Hills MP Jessica Shaw announces shock retirement to pursue more active role in energy transition". The West Australian. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
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