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'''Judith Anne Adams''' (née '''Bird'''; 11 April 1943 – 31 March 2012) was a New Zealand-born [[Australia]]n politician, midwife, nurse, and farmer, who served as a member of the [[Australian Senate]] between 2005 and 2012, representing the [[States and territories of Australia|state]] of [[Western Australia]]. |
'''Judith Anne Adams''' (née '''Bird'''; 11 April 1943 – 31 March 2012) was a New Zealand-born [[Australia]]n politician, midwife, nurse, and farmer, who served as a member of the [[Australian Senate]] between 2005 and 2012, representing the [[States and territories of Australia|state]] of [[Western Australia]]. |
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Adams was born in [[Picton, New Zealand|Picton]], [[New Zealand]], and was a trained nurse and midwife experienced in health care policy, with a diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing. She joined the New Zealand Territorial Army as a nursing sister in 1963, and was later posted to Vietnam as a civilian nurse under the [[Colombo Plan]] during the [[Vietnam War]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120514113810/http://www.wa.liberal.org.au/federal/about-judith About Judith] – Senator Judith Adams. Retrieved 31 March 2012.</ref> Adams emigrated to Australia in 1968, and was employed by the Medical Department of Western Australia as a member of the Emergency Nursing Service, which involved postings to regional [[Western Australia]]n towns.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/tv/qanda/senators/adams.htm Senator Judith Adams] – Q&A. Retrieved 31 March 2012.</ref> |
Adams was born in [[Picton, New Zealand|Picton]], [[New Zealand]], and was a trained nurse and midwife experienced in health care policy, with a diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing. She joined the New Zealand Territorial Army as a nursing sister in 1963, and was later posted to Vietnam as a civilian nurse under the [[Colombo Plan]] during the [[Vietnam War]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120514113810/http://www.wa.liberal.org.au/federal/about-judith About Judith] – Senator Judith Adams. Retrieved 31 March 2012.</ref> Adams emigrated to Australia in 1968, and was employed by the Medical Department of Western Australia as a member of the Emergency Nursing Service, which involved postings to regional [[Western Australia]]n towns.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/tv/qanda/senators/adams.htm Senator Judith Adams] – Q&A. Retrieved 31 March 2012.</ref> |
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At the [[2001 Western Australian state election]], Adams was a [[Candidates of the Western Australian state election, 2001|candidate]] for the [[Electoral district of Wagin|seat of Wagin]], but was defeated by [[Terry Waldron]].<ref>[http://www.waginargus.com.au/news/local/news/politics/wa-state-election-judith-adams/154610.aspx WA State election - Judith Adams] – ''Wagin Argus''. Published 24 January 2001. Retrieved 31 March 2012.</ref> Adams was elected to the [[Australian Senate|Senate]] at the [[2004 Australian federal election|2004 federal election]], with her term commencing on 1 July 2005, becoming the second-oldest woman to enter Australian parliament. During her period in parliament, she served as deputy opposition [[whip (politics)|whip]], and was involved in securing changes to wheat laws and defence force policy.<ref>Spagnolo, Joe (2012). [http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/liberal-senator-loses-breast-cancer-battle/story-e6frg14c-1226315222427 Liberal senator loses breast cancer battle] – PerthNow. Published 31 March 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2012.</ref> Adams had been diagnosed with first-stage [[breast cancer]] in 1998, and secondary breast cancer in 2008.<ref>[http://www.bcna.org.au/secondary-breast-cancer/living-secondary-breast-cancer/personal-stories-living-secondary-breast-can-1 A passionate advocate for women] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320190231/http://bcna.org.au/secondary-breast-cancer/living-secondary-breast-cancer/personal-stories-living-secondary-breast-can-1 |date=20 March 2012 }} – Breast Cancer Network of Australia. Retrieved 31 March 2012.</ref> She died from the disease at Kalamunda Hospital in March 2012. |
She met her future husband, Gordon Adams, a pilot for the [[Royal Flying Doctor Service]], while serving in [[Meekatharra, Western Australia|Meekatharra]], whom she married in 1970. The couple leased a farm at [[Quindanning, Western Australia|Quindanning]] before purchasing a farm at [[Kojonup, Western Australia|Kojonup]] in 1972.<ref>[http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/liberal-senator-judith-adams-loses-cancer-battle/story-e6frg6n6-1226315338449 Liberal Senator Judith Adams loses cancer battle] – ''[[The Australian]]'' online. Published 31 March 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2012.</ref> While in [[Western Australia]], she served as a councillor of the Healthcare Association of Western Australia, the Australian Healthcare Association, and the National Rural Health Alliance, and was a member of the Rural Health Reference Group. She was also a member of the State Executive of the [[Liberal Party of Australia]] between 2000 and 2004. Gordon died in 2008. |
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At the [[2001 Western Australian state election]], Adams was a [[Candidates of the Western Australian state election, 2001|candidate]] for the [[Electoral district of Wagin|seat of Wagin]], but was defeated by [[Terry Waldron]].<ref>[http://www.waginargus.com.au/news/local/news/politics/wa-state-election-judith-adams/154610.aspx WA State election - Judith Adams] – ''Wagin Argus''. Published 24 January 2001. Retrieved 31 March 2012.</ref> Adams was elected to the [[Australian Senate|Senate]] at the [[2004 Australian federal election|2004 federal election]], with her term commencing on 1 July 2005, becoming the second-oldest woman to enter Australian parliament. During her period in parliament, she served as deputy opposition [[whip (politics)|whip]], and was involved in securing changes to wheat laws and defence force policy.<ref>Spagnolo, Joe (2012). [http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/liberal-senator-loses-breast-cancer-battle/story-e6frg14c-1226315222427 Liberal senator loses breast cancer battle] – PerthNow. Published 31 March 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2012.</ref> Adams had been diagnosed with first-stage [[breast cancer]] in 1998, and secondary breast cancer in 2008.<ref>[http://www.bcna.org.au/secondary-breast-cancer/living-secondary-breast-cancer/personal-stories-living-secondary-breast-can-1 A passionate advocate for women] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320190231/http://bcna.org.au/secondary-breast-cancer/living-secondary-breast-cancer/personal-stories-living-secondary-breast-can-1 |date=20 March 2012 }} – Breast Cancer Network of Australia. Retrieved 31 March 2012.</ref> She died from the disease at Kalamunda Hospital in March 2012, aged 68.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}} |
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The [[Parliament of Western Australia]] appointed [[Dean Smith (Australian politician)|Dean Smith]] on 2 May 2012 to Adams' Senate vacancy. |
The [[Parliament of Western Australia]] appointed [[Dean Smith (Australian politician)|Dean Smith]] on 2 May 2012 to Adams' Senate vacancy. |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090913013747/http://www.judithadams.com.au/ Judith Adams Homepage] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090913013747/http://www.judithadams.com.au/ Judith Adams Homepage] |
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*[http://parlinfoweb.aph.gov.au/piweb/TranslateWIPILink.aspx?Folder=BIOGS&Criteria=NAME_ID:E4Q |
*[https://archive.today/20121127011445/http://parlinfoweb.aph.gov.au/piweb/TranslateWIPILink.aspx?Folder=BIOGS&Criteria=NAME_ID:E4Q; Judith Adams, Senate Biography] |
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Latest revision as of 22:57, 4 June 2024
Judith Adams | |
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| Senator for Western Australia | |
| In office 1 July 2005 – 31 March 2012 | |
| Succeeded by | Dean Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Judith Anne Bird 11 April 1943 Picton, New Zealand |
| Died | 31 March 2012 (aged 68) Kalamunda, Western Australia, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Gordon Adams (m 1970–2008) (his death) |
| Children | Stuart Adams, Robert Adams |
| Occupation | Nurse, farmer, midwife |
Judith Anne Adams (née Bird; 11 April 1943 – 31 March 2012) was a New Zealand-born Australian politician, midwife, nurse, and farmer, who served as a member of the Australian Senate between 2005 and 2012, representing the state of Western Australia.
Biography
[edit]Adams was born in Picton, New Zealand, and was a trained nurse and midwife experienced in health care policy, with a diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing. She joined the New Zealand Territorial Army as a nursing sister in 1963, and was later posted to Vietnam as a civilian nurse under the Colombo Plan during the Vietnam War.[1] Adams emigrated to Australia in 1968, and was employed by the Medical Department of Western Australia as a member of the Emergency Nursing Service, which involved postings to regional Western Australian towns.[2]
She met her future husband, Gordon Adams, a pilot for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, while serving in Meekatharra, whom she married in 1970. The couple leased a farm at Quindanning before purchasing a farm at Kojonup in 1972.[3] While in Western Australia, she served as a councillor of the Healthcare Association of Western Australia, the Australian Healthcare Association, and the National Rural Health Alliance, and was a member of the Rural Health Reference Group. She was also a member of the State Executive of the Liberal Party of Australia between 2000 and 2004. Gordon died in 2008.
At the 2001 Western Australian state election, Adams was a candidate for the seat of Wagin, but was defeated by Terry Waldron.[4] Adams was elected to the Senate at the 2004 federal election, with her term commencing on 1 July 2005, becoming the second-oldest woman to enter Australian parliament. During her period in parliament, she served as deputy opposition whip, and was involved in securing changes to wheat laws and defence force policy.[5] Adams had been diagnosed with first-stage breast cancer in 1998, and secondary breast cancer in 2008.[6] She died from the disease at Kalamunda Hospital in March 2012, aged 68.[citation needed]
The Parliament of Western Australia appointed Dean Smith on 2 May 2012 to Adams' Senate vacancy.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ About Judith – Senator Judith Adams. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
- ^ Senator Judith Adams – Q&A. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
- ^ Liberal Senator Judith Adams loses cancer battle – The Australian online. Published 31 March 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
- ^ WA State election - Judith Adams – Wagin Argus. Published 24 January 2001. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
- ^ Spagnolo, Joe (2012). Liberal senator loses breast cancer battle – PerthNow. Published 31 March 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
- ^ A passionate advocate for women Archived 20 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine – Breast Cancer Network of Australia. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
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- 1943 births
- 2012 deaths
- 20th-century Australian farmers
- 20th-century New Zealand farmers
- 21st-century Australian farmers
- 20th-century New Zealand women farmers
- Deaths from breast cancer in Australia
- Deaths from cancer in Western Australia
- Female wartime nurses
- Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Australia
- Members of the Australian Senate
- Members of the Australian Senate for Western Australia
- New Zealand emigrants to Australia
- Naturalised citizens of Australia
- New Zealand midwives
- New Zealand nurses
- People from Kojonup, Western Australia
- People from Picton, New Zealand
- Women members of the Australian Senate
- Australian midwives
- Vietnam War nurses
- Women in the Vietnam War
- Australian women nurses
- Australian nurses
- New Zealand women nurses
- 21st-century Australian politicians
- 21st-century Australian women politicians
- 21st-century Australian women farmers
- 20th-century Australian women farmers