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Lisa Baker

b. 1958

Australian politician

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About Lisa Baker

Born 1958. Lisa Baker is an Australian politician.

Lisa Loraine Baker (born 26 August 1958) is an Australian politician who was a Labor Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia from 2008 to 2025, representing the seat of Maylands.

Baker was born in Perth. She attended Perth College, Mercedes College, and Governor Stirling Senior High School at various points, and then went on to the Western Australian Institute of Technology (now Curtin University), graduating with an initial degree in psychology and then a graduate diploma in development studies. During the 1990s, Baker was employed by the National Native Title Tribunal as director of its business services division. In 2002, she became the CEO of the Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS), a peak organisation for the social services sector in Western Australia.

From 1998 to 2001, Baker also served on the Mundaring Shire Council. Her majority was reduced at the 2013 election (as part of a statewide swing against Labor), turning Maylands into a marginal seat. Baker is openly gay, and owns a 20-acre property on the outskirts of Perth.

Baker was appointed Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly on 11 May 2017.

In March 2024, Baker announced her retirement from politics at the 2025 state election. She was succeeded by Labor candidate Dan Bull.

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Birth century
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Education
Curtin University, Governor Stirling Senior High School, Mercedes College, Western Australian Institute of Technology
Positions held
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly
Also known as
Lisa Loraine Baker

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lisa Baker?

Australian politician

When was Lisa Baker born?

Lisa Baker was born on 26 August 1958 in Perth.

What is Lisa Baker's occupation?

Lisa Baker is a politician.

What nationality is Lisa Baker?

Lisa Baker is Australian.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Lisa Baker

Β· Wikidata: Q6557797

Β· DBpedia: Lisa Baker (Australian politician)

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