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Tara Cheyne
Profile
Tara Cheyne is an Australian politician serving as a Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly for the Ginninderra electorate since 2016. Born in Cairns, Queensland, she moved to Canberra in 2008 and worked in the public service, including roles in the Attorney-General's Department and the Department of Finance. Before her election, she was active in community leadership, notably as President of the Belconnen Community Council. In the Fourth Barr ministry, she has held several ministerial portfolios, including Attorney-General, Minister for Human Rights, and Minister for the Night-Time Economy.
Details
- Born
- December 30, 1986 · 39 years old
- Birth place
- Cairns, Queensland, Australia
- Education
- Rockhampton Grammar School; University of Queensland (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Journalism); University of Canberra (Master of Business Administration)
- Career
- Public servant in the Attorney-General's Department and Department of Finance; President of the Belconnen Community Council; Blogger
