| The HonourableCarolyn Pickles | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Australian Legislative Council | |
| In office 07 December 1985 – 08 February 2002 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carolyn Ann Latta (1941-05-02) 2 May 1941 (age 83) Midsummer Norton, England |
| Nationality | British, Australian |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse |
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(m. 1957; died 1975) |
| Alma mater | West of England College of Commerce |
Carolyn Ann Pickles (born 2 May 1941) is a former Australian politician. She was a Labor member of the South Australian Legislative Council from 1985 to 2002. She was one of the founders of EMILY's List Australia, a Labor organisation dedicated to promoting women seeking public office. From 1989 to 1993, she served as Government Whip in the Legislative Council. From 1994, she served as Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, being the first woman elected to lead a major Australian political party in any chamber in South Australia. She was also shadow minister for a number of portfolios.
References
- "Hon Carolyn Pickles". Former members of the Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
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