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Berg, Shirley Stanton

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Political candidate

Summary

Shirley Berg is best known for her leadership of Public School Parents' organisations. However, she was a member of the Australian Democrats and was their candidate in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, for Fuller, in 1978.

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Shirley Berg was president of the Federation of Parent and Citizens Associations in the 1980's and had previously been President of the Federation of School Community Organisations. She has been a tireless campaigner for public schools over several decades.

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Annette Alafaci

Created: 6 December 2005, Last modified: 1 September 2008

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