Nelson-Carr, Lindel Helena (Lindy)
Personal
Birth Date:
15 July 1959 (Sydney, New South Wales)
Education:
Cert Teaching; Diploma Teaching; Bachelor of Education; Masters Education
Career
Teacher
Party Positions:
- Chair of Caucus, 1998 - 2001.
- Chair, Premier's Labor Women's Advisory Group.
- Member, Rising Sun Branch of ALP.
Parliamentary Representation
| House | Party | Electorate | From | To | Elected/Departure Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly | ALP | Mundingburra | 13 Jun 1998 | 23 Mar 2012 | Did not contest |
Speeches:
Inaugural Speech
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All Speeches
Parliamentary Service
| Description | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Member, Panel of Temporary Chairmen for the 49th Parliament | ||
| Chair, Health and Disabilities Committee | 16 Jun 2011 | 19 Feb 2012 |
| Chair, Social Development Committee | 23 Apr 2009 | 16 Jun 2011 |
| Minister for Communities, Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Seniors and Youth | 13 Sep 2007 | 26 Mar 2009 |
| Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism | 13 Sep 2006 | 13 Sep 2007 |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier in North Queensland | 2 Feb 2006 | 13 Sep 2006 |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier and Treasurer in North Queensland | 28 Jul 2005 | 2 Feb 2006 |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads | 26 May 2005 | 13 Sep 2006 |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier in North Queensland | 19 Feb 2004 | 28 Jul 2005 |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Minister Assisting the Premier on Women's Policy | 1 Mar 2001 | 7 Feb 2004 |
| Chair, Estimates Committee A | 2000 | 2000 |
| Member, Estimates Committee G | 1999 | 1999 |
| Member, Estimates Committee D | 1998 | 1998 |
| Member, Select Committee on Travelsafe | 30 Jul 1998 | 23 Jan 2001 |
Additional Information
Notes:
Member, Lifeline Board of Governance, and the Lifeline Family and Community Services Subcommittee, from October 1999; Member, Museum of Tropical Queensland Advisory Committee; Patron: Townsville/Thuringowa Highland Pipe Band, Mundingburra Olympic United Soccer Club, Centrals Football RL, Townsville Poultry and Pigeon Fanciers Club;. Vice Patron, North Barrier Surf Lifesaving Club; Interests - trade and exports, tourism, people, communication, education - the perception and expectations society holds; children from families where alcohol causes severe dysfunction and its educational ramifications; social justice and an "at risk" society; the family - values and women
Sources:
Image sourced from the collection of Queensland Parliamentary Library and Research Service; Queensland Parliament, Members List, Biography, http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/
[Last Modified: Monday, 28 August 2017]