Cathy O'Toole MP |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for the Herbert | |
Assumed office 2 July 2016 |
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Preceded by | Ewen Jones |
Personal details | |
Born |
Townsville |
30 August 1956
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Labor Party |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Townsville, Queensland |
Alma mater | Central Queensland University |
Occupation | CEO |
Website | http://cathyotoole.org.au |
Catherine Elizabeth "Cathy" O'Toole (born 30 August 1956) is an Australian politician. She has been the Labor member for Herbert since the 2016 federal election.
O'Toole was the unsuccessful Labor candidate for Herbert at the 2013 federal election. Last won by Labor at the 1993 federal election, Herbert was won by O'Toole in 2016, appearing to win the seat by eight votes. A recount revealed she won by 37 votes.
Prior to her election she was the CEO of a mental health organisation active in the Townsville area.
Cathy has a Bachelor of Education from CQUniversity.