Gill James

Gillian Hilma James AM (born 6 December 1934) is a former Australian politician. She was born in Launceston, Tasmania. James was first elected to the Tasmanian Parliament in 1976, when she won a seat in Bass for the Labor Party. She held the seat until she was defeated in 1986, but she returned in 1992 and served until her retirement in 2002. James was the first female cabinet minister in Tasmanian history.[1] In 2005 James was inducted to the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women for service to the community.

The Honourable

Gill James

AM
Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly
for Bass
In office
11 December 1976 – 8 February 1986
In office
1 February 1992 – 20 July 2002
Personal details
Born (1934-12-06) 6 December 1934
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLabor Party

References
  1. Parliament of Tasmania (2005). "James, Gillian Hilma". The Parliament of Tasmania from 1856. Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 8 March 2010.


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