Jacqui Boydell
| The Honourable Jacqui Boydell MLC | |
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| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council for Mining and Pastoral Region | |
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Assumed office 22 May 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 February 1968 |
| Political party | Nationals |
Jacqueline Ellen "Jacqui" Boydell (born 22 February 1968) was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council as a Nationals member for Mining and Pastoral region at the 2013 state election. She will take her seat on 22 May 2013.
Prior to her election, Boydell was state director of the WA Nationals and previously served as the parliamentary executive officer for the party.[1] She was born and raised in Carnarvon and she has been a lifelong supporter of regional WA. After studying media journalism at WAAPA, Jacqui returned to Carnarvon to work as a radio announcer and in human resources for a major mining operation. Her career has included roles at Centrelink Carnarvon, manager of the Carnarvon Civic Centre and the Northern Guardian Newspaper. Jacqui understands small business and has been closely involved in a number of family businesses, ranging from hospitality to horticulture. She is an ardent community supporter, having spent time on the committee of the Carnarvon Junior Cricket Association, the Carnarvon Tropical Festival and the local school.