Mary Gabrielle (Gay) Thompson (born 29 January 1948) was the Labor member for the South Australian House of Assembly electoral district of Reynell from 1997 to 2014.
Thompson graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Adelaide. Before entering politics she was a quality consultant and an official of the Administrative and Clerical Officers Association.[1] Thompson is and has been actively involved in many community committees and programs.
The 2006 election saw Thompson increase her margin to 17.6%.
She served as Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees.
Thompson did not re-contest her seat at the 2014 election.[2]
References
edit- ^ Mayne, Stephen (25 January 2006). "Tracking the unionists in parliament". Crikey. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
- ^ "Breuer to quit after losing speaker's chair".
External links
edit- "Thompson, Gay". Former members of the Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- Poll Bludger article