Elisa Roberts | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Gympie | |
In office 17 February 2001 –9 September 2006 | |
Preceded by | Len Stephan |
Succeeded by | David Gibson |
Personal details | |
Born | Elisa Mary Roberts 3 September 1970 Sydney,Australia |
Political party | Independent (since 2002) |
Other political affiliations | Pauline Hanson's One Nation (2001–2002) |
Alma mater | University of New South Wales |
Occupation | Defence Force employee (Australian Army) |
Profession | Soldier politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Commonwealth of Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1989–1993 |
Rank | Private |
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