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Gadiel, Tanya Rachelle (1972 - )

Born
21 November 1972
Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation
Lawyer and Politician

Summary

An ALP candidate, Tanya Rachelle Gadiel was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Parramatta in 2003.

Details

Tanya Gadiel was educated at public schools including Cessnock High School, and was the first person in her family to travel overseas or go to university (BA, LLB). She was a Rotary exchange student to South Africa.

Her career history includes: Industrial Officer Australian Workers’ Union NSW branch Organiser Communications Electrical and Plumbing Union (Postal and Telecommunications), Policy advisor and chief of staff to Michael Costa Minister for Police, Elected member for Parramatta 2003
Member Committee on Healthcare Complaints Commission. Tanya married Michael Gadiel and had 1 daughter.

Sources used to compile this entry: http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/members.nsf (accessed 11 November 2004); http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/hansart.nsf/V2Key/LA20030429040 (accessed 11 November 2004).

Annette Alafaci

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