About Russell Wortley
Born 1957. Russell Wortley is an Australian politician, trade unionist and plumber.
Russell Paul Wortley (born 21 April 1957) is an Australian politician who has served in the South Australian Legislative Council for the Australian Labor Party since the 2006 South Australian state election. He was President of the South Australian Legislative Council from 2014 to 2018.
Early life Wortley worked as a plumber and gas fitter before being elected as a union official in 1984. He was a councillor for the Fitzroy Ward of the Prospect City Council from 1987 to 1993.
Personal life Wortley is married to fellow state Labor politician Dana Wortley. They have one son.
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Who is Russell Wortley?
Australian politician
When was Russell Wortley born?
Russell Wortley was born on 21 April 1957.
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Russell Wortley is a politician, trade unionist and plumber.
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Russell Wortley is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Russell Wortley. https://biography.guide/russell-wortley/
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