Fed: Profile of Aden Ridgeway
Profile of likely new Australian Democrats leader Aden Ridgeway:
Age: 39
Born: Macksville, NSW
Member of the Gumbayyngirr people
Married to Stephanie Sims. Two teenage sons - Jay and Liam
Member of Australian Democrats (NSW) since 1990
Elected to the Senate for NSW in 1998, term began July 1, 1999
Deputy Leader of the Democrats from April 6, 2001 to August 21, 2002
Interim Leader of the Democrats from August 21, 2002
- Before parliament:
Executive director of NSW Aboriginal Land Council 1994-98
Director of Public Service Board Staff Credit Union 1996-98
Regional Councillor, Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Region 1990-94
Member of Australian Museum Trust from 1994
Member of NSW Geographical Names Board from 1995
AAP sm/daw/mo m
KEYWORD: DEMOCRATS RIDGEWAY FACTBOX
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