Kristina Keneally
Kristina Kerscher Keneally (born 19 December 1968) is an American-born Australian politician. She was the 42nd Premier of New South Wales.[1] On 3 December 2009 the Australian Labor Party caucus elected Keneally to replace Nathan Rees as leader and she became the first woman premier of New South Wales.[2][3] The Labor Party lost the 2011 state election, and Barry O'Farrell of the Liberal Party became the new premier on 28 March 2011.[4] On 29 June 2012, Keneally resigned from Parliament as she started her job as CEO of Basketball Australia.
Kristina Keneaaly | |
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 Kristina Keneally | |
| 42nd Premier of New South Wales | |
| In office 4 December 2009 – 28 March 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Nathan Rees |
| Succeeded by | Barry O'Farrell |
| Constituency | Heffron |
| 3rd [[Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Heffron]] | |
| In office 4 December 2003 – 29 June 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Deirdre Grusovin |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 December 1968 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party (2000-present) |
| Other political affiliations | US Democratic Party (before 2000) |
| Spouse(s) | Ben Keneally |
| Children | Daniel (born 1998) Brendan (born 2000) |
| Occupation | Primary school teacher |
Kristina Keneally Media
Keneally in December 2009, on the day she was sworn in as Premier
Kristina Keneally with School Children
Keneally with Anthony Albanese at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in 2021
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References
- ↑ "The Hon. Kristina Kerscher Keneally, MP, Heffron Electorate". Parliament of New South Wales. 2012. Archived from the original on 27 November 2012. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
- ↑ Clennell, Andrew (3 December 2009). Keneally first female NSW Premier. Sydney Morning Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/national/keneally-first-female-nsw-premier-20091203-k8j0.html. Retrieved 3 December 2009.
- ↑ Keneally 'secures key faction for vote'. Herald Sun. 3 December 2009. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/keneally-secures-key-faction-for-vote/story-e6frf7jx-1225806726572. Retrieved 3 December 2009.
- ↑ "The Hon. Barry Robert O'FARRELL, MP, Ku-ring-gai Electorate". Parliament of New South Wales. 2012. Archived from the original on 30 April 2012. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
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