Sharryn Jackson served one term from 2001 representing the Division of Hasluck before losing the seat at the 2004 federal election.
18 Facts About Sharryn Jackson
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Sharryn Jackson regained the seat at the 2007 federal election and was then defeated at the 2010 federal election.
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Sharryn Jackson was born in Perth, Western Australia, to parents from Bayswater and Guildford.
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Sharryn Jackson has three nephews Adam, Thomas, and Michael, as well as four nieces Lauren, Jess, Emily, and Amy.
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Sharryn Jackson went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in English, at the University of Western Australia.
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In 1999, Sharryn Jackson was included on the honour roll celebrating the centenary of women's suffrage in Western Australia.
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Sharryn Jackson is married and, together with her husband John, they live in Gooseberry Hill.
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In 2004, Sharryn Jackson was vocal in her criticism of Deckers Outdoor Corporation's campaign to enforce trademarks on the generic term "ugg boot", and helped to establish a successful fighting fund to challenge their trademarks.
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At the 2004 Federal election, Sharryn Jackson faced a challenge from first-time election candidate Stuart Henry.
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Sharryn Jackson said it was part of a "dirty tricks" campaign by Henry, even though the AEC concluded that the letters were not directly misleading.
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Sharryn Jackson was appointed by Western Australian Premier Alan Carpenter as Director of the "Community Cabinet and Liaison Unit", part of the Department of Premier and Cabinet, in May 2005.
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Sharryn Jackson was elected as Western Australian State President of the Australian Labor Party in November 2005, defeating Sarah Burke in a tight contest.
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Sharryn Jackson took over this position from Michelle Roberts, a Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly.
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Sharryn Jackson was re-elected State President in June 2006, again defeating Burke.
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Sharryn Jackson signalled her intention to resign as State President of Labor if she gained endorsement.
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Sharryn Jackson resigned from her position within the Department of Premier and Cabinet in March 2007, and Sally Talbot succeeded Sharryn Jackson as State Labor President in June 2007.
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Sharryn Jackson was a successful candidate at the 2007 federal election, regaining her former seat of Hasluck.
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Sharryn Jackson was probably aided in her campaign by voter discontent relating to a Government decision to allow the construction of a brick works in the electorate, against the wishes of the sitting member, Stuart Henry.