17 Facts About Lynn MacLaren

Lynn Ellen MacLaren was born on 24 March 1962 and is an American-born Australian politician.

Lynn MacLaren is currently serving as a councillor for the City of Albany.

Lynn MacLaren was born in Colorado Springs and studied journalism at University of California, where she began a career in journalism as the chief photographer and staff reporter for two small California daily newspapers, the Desert Dispatch and the Victor Valley Daily Press.

From 1997, Lynn MacLaren worked for Jim Scott MLC and did project work with the Environmental Defender's Office, and the Community Housing Coalition.

Lynn MacLaren later worked as a researcher for Giz Watson MLC.

From 2005 to 2008, Lynn MacLaren served as Senior Policy Officer with the Western Australian Council of Social Service, where she specialised in policy areas of poverty, housing and sector viability.

Lynn MacLaren worked as a consultant in strategic planning and capacity building for community organisations.

Lynn MacLaren contested again in the 2008 state election for South Metropolitan Region and was successful.

Lynn MacLaren contested the 2013 state election and was re-elected.

Lynn MacLaren has introduced several private members bills in her portfolio areas: Climate Change Readiness Coastal Planning and Protection Bill, Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Free Range Eggs Truth in Labelling Bill, Road Traffic Amendment Keeping a Safe Distance from Bicycles Bill, Biodiversity Conservation Priority Reforms Bill.

Lynn MacLaren has served as a Member of the Environment and Public Affairs Committee and the Legislation Committee.

Lynn MacLaren made a Minority Report in one the committee's Petition Report opposing the expansion of urban development in Moore River.

Lynn MacLaren is known for her strong advocacy on environmental and social justice issues.

Lynn MacLaren has been a vocal supporter of policies to address climate change and promote environmental conservation, including advocating for stronger protections for Western Australia's natural resources.

Lynn MacLaren has been an advocate for animal welfare, pushing for reforms in areas such as factory farming and wildlife protection.

Lynn MacLaren was a strong supporter of same-sex marriage and played an active role in advocating for its legalization in Australia.

Lynn MacLaren introduced the Same-Sex Marriage Bill in the Western Australian Parliament in 2013, which sought to amend the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1998 to allow for the registration and recognition of same-sex marriages in the state.