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Liz Andrew
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Andrew in 1976
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| Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Sanderson |
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| In office 19 October 1974 – 12 August 1977 |
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| Preceded by | Division created |
| Succeeded by | June D'Rozario |
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| Born | 28 February 1948 Border Town, South Australia |
| Died | 12 April 1993 (aged 45) Adelaide, South Australia |
| Political party | Country Liberal Party |
| Profession | Teacher |
Elizabeth Jean Andrew (later known as Andrew-Oates) was an Australian politician. She was born on February 28, 1948, and passed away on April 12, 1993. Liz was a member of the Country Liberal Party. From 1974 to 1977, she was part of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. This is like a local parliament for the Northern Territory. She represented the area of Sanderson in Darwin. During her time, she helped lead important areas like education and community services.
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Early Life and Education
Liz Andrew was born in Border Town, South Australia. She went to college at Western Teachers College. She also studied at the University of Adelaide. After finishing her studies, she became a teacher.
Moving to Darwin
In 1973, Liz moved to Darwin. She taught at several schools there. She taught in places like Gillen, Katherine, and Wagaman.
Political Career
In 1974, when she was just 26 years old, Liz Andrew was elected to the Legislative Assembly. This was a big step for her. She became a representative for the people of Sanderson.
Serving the Community
As a politician, Liz held important roles. She was an Executive Member for Education and Community Services. She also served as an Executive Member for Education and Law. This meant she helped make decisions about schools and how the community worked. She worked in the government led by Dr Goff Letts.
End of Her Term
In 1977, Liz Andrew was not re-elected. She was defeated by another politician, June D'Rozario. After leaving politics, Liz went back to her teaching career. She taught at schools in Howard Springs and Parap.
Later Life and Legacy
Liz Andrew continued to be involved in public life. In 1980, she was chosen to be the Administrator of the Northern Territory Arts Council. This role involved supporting arts and culture in the region. She also worked as the general secretary for the Country Liberal Party until 1983.
Moving to Canberra
In 1986, Liz moved from the Northern Territory to Canberra. This move happened because her husband, who was a navy officer, was posted there for his job.
Final Years
Liz Andrew was diagnosed with cancer in 1989. She passed away in 1993 at the age of 45. She is remembered for her work as a teacher and a politician in the Northern Territory.
