Pam O'Neil
Australian politician (born 1945)
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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]
Preceded byGrant Tambling
Succeeded byMarshall Perron
Born20 September 1945
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Pam O'Neil | |
|---|---|
O'Neil in 1977 | |
| 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 |
| Party | Labor Party |
| Profession | Biochemist |
| Years | Term | Electoral division | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977–1980 | 2nd | Fannie Bay | Labor | |
| 1980–1983 | 3rd | Fannie Bay | Labor | |
