Dana Johanna Wortley (born 18 June 1959[1][2]) is an Australian politician, representing the South Australian House of Assembly seat of Torrens for the South Australian Branch of the Australian Labor Party since the 2014 state election. She was previously a Labor Senator for South Australia from 2005 to 2011, elected to a six-year term at the 2004 federal election.
Dana Wortley | |
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| Member of the South Australian Parliament for Torrens | |
| Assumed office 15 March 2014 | |
| Senator for South Australia | |
| In office 1 July 2005 – 30 June 2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1959 (age 64–65) Adelaide, South Australia |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party (SA) |
| Spouse | Russell Wortley |
| Alma mater | University of South Australia |
Early life
Wortley has a Bachelor of Education (Communication Studies) from the University of South Australia and a Diploma of Teaching from the Salisbury College of Advanced Education. She has previously been employed as a primary school teacher, a journalist and state secretary for the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance.[3][4]
Politics
Wortley was placed third on South Australian Labor's Senate ticket at the 2004 federal election and was elected, commencing her six-year term on 1 July 2005. She was again placed third on the ticket at the 2010 federal election but her re-election attempt was unsuccessful with only the first two candidates elected. Her term ended on 30 June 2011.[4]
Wortley won the South Australian House of Assembly seat of Torrens at the 2014 state election.[5][6] She is a member of the Public Works and Social Development committees.[7]
Personal life
Wortley is married to fellow state Labor politician Russell Wortley. They have one son.[3] She is also a member of the Lions Club.[8]