Sally Talbot

The Honourable
Dr. Sally Talbot
MLC
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council for South West Region
Incumbent
Assumed office
22 May 2005
Personal details
Born
Sally Elizabeth Talbot

(1953-03-22) 22 March 1953 (age 71)
London, England, United Kingdom
Political partyLabor
SpouseHon. Jonathan (Jon) Robert Ford MLC JP
Domestic partnerHon. Wendy Frances Fatin;
ChildrenDavid Talbot
Residence(s)Denmark, Western Australia
EducationRoyal College of Music
Murdoch University
ProfessionALP State secretary (WA), university lecturer and musician
Websitewww.sallytalbot.com.au

Dr. Sally Elizabeth Talbot (born 22 March 1953)[1] is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor Party member of the Western Australian Legislative Council since 2005, representing the region of South West. She is aligned to the left faction; and been an active member of Emily's List.

Whilst she held the position of Shadow Minister for ten portfolios from 2007 - 2013, since the McGowan and subsequently Cook governments came to power, she has not been appointed a Minister.[2]

In July 2024, Talbot announced her retirement from politics.[3]

  1. ^ "Member List". parliament.wa.gov.au. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Member List". parliament.wa.gov.au. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  3. ^ Cook, Roger. Facebook. Meta Platforms, Inc. https://www.facebook.com/RogerCookMLA/photos/sally-talbot-has-just-announced-she-will-be-stepping-down-from-the-legislative-c/1014392673611590/. Retrieved 8 July 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)