Jessica Shaw

Jessica Shaw
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly
for Swan Hills
Assumed office
11 March 2017
Preceded byFrank Alban
Personal details
Born (1978-09-03) 3 September 1978 (age 45)
Ascot, Berkshire, England
Political partyLabor
Websitewww.jessicashaw.com.au

Jessica Jane Shaw (born 3 September 1978) is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since the 2017 state election, representing Swan Hills.

Shaw studied law at Cambridge University and worked as a consultant for an engineering firm before entering politics.[1]

On 3 June 2024, it was announced that Shaw would be retiring from politics at the 2025 state election as she wants to focus on "addressing climate change and effecting energy transition".[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Green, Antony (2017). "Swan Hills". ABC Elections. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  2. ^ Zimmerman, Josh (3 June 2024). "Swan Hills MP Jessica Shaw announces shock retirement to pursue more active role in energy transition". The West Australian. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
Western Australian Legislative Assembly
Preceded by Member for Swan Hills
2017–present
Incumbent