Jackie Watkins

Jackie Watkins
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly
for Joondalup
In office
19 February 1983 – 4 February 1989
Preceded by District created
Succeeded by District abolished
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly
for Wanneroo
In office
4 February 1989 – 6 February 1993
Preceded by District created
Succeeded by Wayde Smith
Personal details
Born Jacqueline Patricia Fletcher
(1949-06-03) 3 June 1949
London, England, United Kingdom
Citizenship Australian
Nationality British
Political party Australian Labor Party
Spouse(s)
Ross Watkins (m. 1968–1984)

Jim McKiernan (m. 1985–2018)
Children Four
Occupation Secretary, receptionist, childcare worker

Jacqueline Patricia Watkins (born 3 June 1949) was elected to the Parliament of Western Australia on 19 February 1983 as the Labor Party Member for Joondalup. Watkins served as the Member for Joondalup until 4 February 1989. From 4 February 1989 to 6 February 1993 she served as the Member for Wanneroo until the election of the Court Liberal Government.[1]

Watkins married WA Labor Senator Jim McKiernan and later was known as Jackie McKiernan.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Women in Parliament Fact Sheet 8" (PDF). Parliamentary Library Western Australia. 2009-05-22. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
  2. ↑ Graham Duncan (18 May 1988). "Creating a New Political Style". The Age.
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