Christine Tonkin
Christine Maelisa Tonkin (born 15 March 1956)[1] is an Australian politician, who was elected as a Labor member for Churchlands in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly at the 2021 state election. She defeated Sean L'Estrange, who had held the seat since 2013. Tonkin is the first ever Labor member for Churchlands.[2]
Christine Tonkin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Churchlands | |
| Assumed office 13 March 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Sean L'Estrange |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 March 1956 Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
Tonkin is an expert in public procurement reform, having worked in it for 25 years.[3]
References
- "Ms Christine Maelisa Tonkin MLA". Parliament of Western Australia.
- "Churchlands". ABC News. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- "Christine Tonkin". WA Labor. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
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