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photo Hon. Catherine Esther DOUST MLC
Member for South Metropolitan
WA Legislative Council
The information on this page was provided by the parliamentarian or obtained through parliamentary handbooks or web sites. It was correct as at June 2009
     
Party   Australian Labor Party
     
State   WA
     
Term Expires   May 2012
     
Parliamentary Service   Elected for South Metropolitan Region on 10 February 2001, for term commencing 22 May 2001. Re-elected 2005 and 6 September 2008, for term commencing 22 May 2009.
     
Ministerial and Shadow Ministerial Appointments   Shadow Minister for Energy; Science and Innovation from 26 September 2008. Minister Assisting the Minister for Education and Training; Seniors and Volunteering; Youth, 2 March 2006 - 21 November 2006.
     
Parliamentary Party Positions   Deputy Leader of the Opposition from 26 September 2008. Parliamentary Scretary to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Public Sector Management; Culture and the Arts; Women's Interests, 26 April 2005 - 2 March 2006. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, 26 April 2005 - 27 June 2006. Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier; Minister for Government Enterprises; Housing and Works; Heritage; Community Development, 26 April 2005 - 2 March 2007. Parliamentary Scretary to the Minister for Consumer Protection; Land Information; Seniors and Volunteering; Youth, 2 March 2006 - 2 March 2007. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Small Business, 2 March 2006 - 21 November 2006.
     
Parliamentary Positions   Chair, Parliamentary Superannuation Board from 11 April 2005. Deputy Chair of Committees, 23 May 2001- May 2005.
     
Committee Service   Member, Standing Committee on Legislation, 31 May 2001 - 21 May 2005. Member, Select Committee on Advocacy for Children, 2 December 2003 - 2 July 2004. Member, Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges, 21 May 2001 - 21 May 2005. Member, Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs, 28 June 2001 - 21 May 2005. Member, Parliamentary Services Committee from 6 November 2008. Member, Select Committee into Parliamentary Privilege and Contempt of Parliament from 12 November 2008.
     
Party Positions   Branch President (ALP)
     
Former Occupations   Trade Union Official
     
Qualifications   BA
     
Electoral Address   PO Box 577
Victoria Park WA 6979
     
Telephone   +61(0) 8 9470 3511
     
Fax   +61(0) 8 9470 3577
     
Other Addresses   399 Albany Highway, Victoria Park WA 6100
     
Email   kate.doust@mp.wa.gov.au
     
Date of Birth   27/5/62
     
Place of Birth   Kalgoorlie, WA
     
Married/Children   Married; 3 children
     
Interests   Industrial Relations
     

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