Historical Events tagged with "carmen lawrence"
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Politics & Government
Carmen Lawrence becomes first female Premier
February 12th, 1990 35 years ago
Carmen Lawrence was sworn in as the Premier of Western Australia, marking a significant moment in Australian politics. As a member of the Australian Labor Party, her ascent to this role symbolized a breaking of gender barriers in leadership positions within the country. Lawrence, who had previously served as the Minister for Education, took on the responsibilities of running the state government, facing key issues including education, health, and economic development.
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