About Jessica Shaw
Born 1978. Jessica Shaw is an Australian and British politician.
Jessica Jane Shaw (born 3 September 1978) is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since the 2017 state election, representing Swan Hills.
Shaw was born in England and emigrated to Australia with her family in 1988. She studied law at Cambridge University and worked as a consultant for an engineering firm before entering politics.
On 3 June 2024, it was announced that Shaw would be retiring from politics at the 2025 state election as she wants to focus on "addressing climate change and effecting energy transition".
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Who is Jessica Shaw?
Australian politician (born 1978)
When was Jessica Shaw born?
Jessica Shaw was born on 3 September 1978 in Ascot.
What is Jessica Shaw's occupation?
Jessica Shaw is a politician.
What nationality is Jessica Shaw?
Jessica Shaw is Australian and British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jessica Shaw. https://biography.guide/jessica-shaw-politician/
MLA: "Jessica Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jessica-shaw-politician/.
Chicago: "Jessica Shaw." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jessica-shaw-politician/.
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