Faye Lo Po'

Faye Lo Po'

Faye Lo Po' was an Australian politician, serving as member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly seat of Penrith between 1993 and 2003.

Political career

A long time member of the Australian Labor Party, Faye served in local government (on the Penrith City Council) before winning the State seat. While an MP, she held a number of portfolios, including Minister for Women, Community Services, Fair Trading and Consumer Affairs. While the ALP were in opposition (1994 - 1995) she was Shadow Minister for Housing.

Fay Lo Po' was also heavily involved in local politics in the 1970s and 80s, culminating in a term as Mayor of the Penrith City Council in 1990-1991. She was Alderman of Prospect Electricity (1980-1987, 1991-1992) serving as Chair. From 1986-1987. She was Chair of the NSW Women's Advisory Council, a Member of the Metropolitan Waste Disposal Authority, Chair of the NSW Board of Adult Education and Patron of various groups. She was appointed a Member in the Order of Australia (AM) in 1984.

Career Highlights

Local Government

*Member Penrith City Council 1971-74, 1980-95
*Mayor Penrith 1990-91

tate Government

*Elected, New South Wales Legislative Assembly, Penrith 1991 (re-elected in 1995 and 1999)
*Shadow Minister for Housing, 1994-95
*Minister for Consumer Affairs, 1995
*Minister for Fair Trading, 1995-97
*Minister for Women 1995 to 2003
*Minister for Community Services, Aging and Disability Services, from 1997 to 2003
*Retired – 2003.

References

[http://www.womenaustralia.info/biogs/AWE0145b.htm Women In Australia website]


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