Ella Stack | |
|---|---|
 Stack in 1970 | |
| Lord Mayor of Darwin | |
| In office May 1975 – May 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Harold "Tiger" Brennan |
| Succeeded by | Cecil Black |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ellen Mary Stack 4 May 1929 Sydney, Australia |
| Died | 19 May 2023 (aged 94) Canberra, Australia |
| Spouse |
Thomas Lawler (m. 1957) |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Medical doctor |
Ellen Mary Stack CBE (4 May 1929 – 19 May 2023) was an Australian medical doctor and the first female Lord Mayor of an Australian capital city. She was the mayor of the City of Darwin, Northern Territory, from 1975 to 1979, and lord mayor from 1979 to 1980. She is best known for her work following the destruction of Darwin due to Cyclone Tracy.