Blanch, Glenda
(1952 – )Businesswoman
Glenda Blanch has been an active member of the Australian Democrats in western Sydney. She stood as their candidate in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly Campbelltown by election in 1999 and for the Werriwa seat in the House of Representatives in 2001. She also ran for a position in the Campbelltown Council in 2003.
Bailey, Alison
(1955 – )Pharmacist, Political candidate
Alison Bailey was an Australian Democrats candidate for Kogarah in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly (2003) and in the House of Representatives for Banks (1996) and for Cook (2001). She was and elected member of the Hurstville City Council from 1991 to 1995.
Bange, Jane
(1958 – )Army officer (former), Dentist, Political candidate
An environmentalist and local and political activist. Jane Bange was an Australian Greens Party candidate for South Coast in 1999 and 2003, and in the House of Representatives for Gilmore in 1998 and 2001. She was a member of the Shoalhaven City Council between 1999 and 2004.
Barham, Jan
(1958 – )Fashion Designer, Parliamentarian, Political candidate
Jan Barham has shown her passionate concern for the environment throughout her public career. She ran as a member of the Australian Greens for Ballina in 2003 and in the House of Representatives for Richmond in 2001. She was elected to the Legislative Council of the New South Wales Parliament, representing the Greens in 2011.
Jan was also Deputy Mayor (2003) then Mayor (2004-2012) of the Byron Shire Council. She was a member of the council from 1999-2012.
Barkl, Blanche
( – 2001)Political candidate
A once-only candidate for State Parliament (Liberal Party candidate for Bankstown in 1950), Blanche Barkl instead became a successful local councillor. She was Alderman for the Bankstown Municipal Council from 1948-54 and 1959-62, and was Bankstown Mayor from 1951-53.
Barron, Evelyn
(1898 – 1985)Legislative councillor, Parliamentarian, Political candidate
A lifelong political and social activist, Evelyn Barron served a full 12-year term in the Legislative Council of New South Wales (1964-76) as a member of the ALP. Prior to this she had unsuccessfully run as an ALP candidate for Collaroy in 1953.
Barry, Ann
Businesswoman, Childcare worker, Editor, Political candidate
Ann Barry has taken an intense interest in politics at all levels. She ran as an Australian Democrats member in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Gordon (1995) and in the House of Representatives for Bradfield (1996) and for Throsby (1998). She also ran as an Independent for the Ku-ring-gai Council in 1995 and 2003.