Lawder, Nicole Ann
(1962 – )Chief Executive Officer, Community advocate, Politician, Public servant
Nicole Lawder first entered the ACT Legislative Assembly in 2013, representing Canberra Liberals in the electorate of Brindabella in the Tuggeranong region. She was re-elected in 2016 and in 2020 and will retire from the Assembly at the 2024 election. Prior to her parliamentary service Lawder worked in the public service and as chief executive of the community organisations, Deafness Forum of Australia and Homelessness Australia.
Castley, Leanne
Leanne Castley has been the Liberal Party Member for Yerrabi since October 2020, and is the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the ACT Legislative Assembly. She is the Shadow Minister for Health and Wellbeing, Business, Families, Youth and Community Services, and Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, and the Assistant Shadow Minister for Women, Environment, Heritage and Water. Leanne is also a country music singer who recorded an album, Perfect Day, in 2007.
Henderson, Robyn Lyn
(1947 – )Administrator, Politician, Women's rights activist
Robyn Henderson is a feminist activist, former politician and public sector manager who has devoted many years to reducing inequalities in Australian society through her work in both non-government and government agencies. She was elected to the ACT House of Assembly in 1979, serving until 1985, and was very active in the development of abortion counselling, family planning and women’s refuge services in the ACT. She has worked in many areas of social policy and public administration in the NSW State and Commonwealth governments, and on aid projects in Solomon Islands and Timor Leste.
Cains, Bev
(1938 – )Politician, Teacher
Bev Cains was a member of the Australian Capital Territory House of Assembly representing the Family Team for the electorate of Fraser 1979–1986. After self-government, she was unsuccessful in the 1987 election for the Federal seat of Canberra. She also stood unsuccessfully for the ACT Legislative Assembly in 1989 and 1992. During her political career she was an ardent advocate and activist for conservative values.