Australian government official
Certified in marketing studies, South Australian Institute Technology, 1972; graduate diploma in legal practice, South Australian Institute Technology, 1983; Bachelor, U. Adelaide, Australia, 1981; Bachelor of Laws, U. Adelaide, Australia, 1983.
Retailer, wholesaler private practice barrister and solicitor, South Australia member for Souh Australia, Australian Senate, since 1984; shadow special minister of state, Australian Senate spokesperson on status of women, Australian Senate parliamentary secretary, to deputy leader of the opposition minister for employment, education, training and youth affairs, Australia, 1996-1997; minister for justice, Australia, since 1997.
Married.
