Pam O'Neil
Pamela Frances O'Neil (born 20 September 1945) is a former Australian politician. She was the Labor member for Fannie Bay in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1977 to 1983. In 1984, she was appointed Australia's first Sex Discrimination Commissioner by the Hawke Government, holding the position until 1988 when she was succeeded by Quentin Bryce.[1][2]
Pam O'Neil | |
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| Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Fannie Bay | |
| In office 13 August 1977 – 2 December 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Grant Tambling |
| Succeeded by | Marshall Perron |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 September 1945 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Profession | Biochemist |
| Years | Term | Electoral division | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977–1980 | 2nd | Fannie Bay | Labor | |
| 1980–1983 | 3rd | Fannie Bay | Labor | |
References
- Green, Antony (2005). "Fannie Bay". 2005 Northern Territory Election. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 31 October 2010.
- "Pamela O'Neill becomes first Sex Discrimination Commissioner | Timeline". timeline.awava.org.au. 30 November 1984. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
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