Janet Woollard

Dr Janet Woollard
In office 10 February 2001 – 10 March 2013
Preceded by	Doug Shave
Constituency	Alfred Cove
Personal details
Born	13 February 1955 London, England
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Independent
Spouse(s)	Dr Keith Woollard
Profession	Registered nurse

Janet May Woollard (born 13 February 1955) was a member for the seat of Alfred Cove in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 2001 to 2013.

She stood for the seat in the February 2001 State election as an Independent candidate (representing the liberals for forests party), Woollard was re-elected in 2005 and again in 2008.

In 2007 Woollard's son, Luke, crashed his family's boat whilst drink driving, seriously injuring a passenger. After the injured passenger later sued Luke, who said he was unable to pay the A$230,000 compensation and indicated he faced bankruptcy.^[1][2] Wollard and her husband initially refused to pay the compensation on behalf of their son. But following intense media scrutiny settled the case.^[3]

Woollard was defeated in the 2013 state election, attracting only about 10% of the primary vote. The seat was won by the Liberal Party candidate, Dean Nalder.^[4]

See also

• Members of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly, 2001-2005
• Members of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly, 2005-2009

References

1. "West Australian MP's son Luke Woollard declares bankruptcy over claim". News Limited. 25 April 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
2. "Luke Woollard: I can't pay $230,000 boat crash compensation". News Limited. 25 April 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
3. "Woollard settles son's $250k boat crash civil action with victim Kate Campbell". The Australian. 7 June 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
4. "WA votes 2013". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 10 March 2013. Retrieved 10 March 2013.

• Parliamentary biographical entry
• ABC 2005 election guide