Dana Johanna Wortley (born 1959) is a former Australian politician who represented South Australia as a Labor Senator in the Federal Parliament from 2005 to 2011, and then sat in the South Australian House of Assembly as the Labor member for Torrens from 2014 until her retirement in 2026.
Dana Wortley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Australian House of Assembly for Torrens | |
| In office 15 March 2014 – 20 March 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Robyn Geraghty |
| Succeeded by | Meagan Spencer |
| Senator for South Australia | |
| In office 1 July 2005 – 30 June 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Nick Bolkus |
| Succeeded by | Penny Wright |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dana Johanna Wortley 1959 (age 66–67) |
| Party | Labor |
| Spouse | Russell Wortley |
| Children | 1 |
| University of South Australia | |
Early life and education
editWortley was born in 1959.[1] She has a Bachelor of Education (Communication Studies) from the University of South Australia and a Diploma of Teaching from the Salisbury College of Advanced Education.[2][3]
Career
editEarly career
editWortley was employed as a primary school teacher, a journalist, and state secretary for the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance before entering politics.[2][3]
Politics
editWortley was placed third on South Australian Labor's Senate ticket at the 2004 federal election and was elected, commencing her six-year term on 1 July 2005. She was again placed third on the ticket at the 2010 federal election but her re-election attempt was unsuccessful with only the first two candidates elected. Her term ended on 30 June 2011.[3]
Wortley won the South Australian House of Assembly seat of Torrens at the 2014 state election.[4][5] She is a member of the Public Works and Social Development committees.[6]
Wortley announced on 8 October 2025 that she would not be recontesting her seat at the 2026 election.[7]
Personal life
editWortley married fellow state Labor politician Russell Wortley. They have one son.[2]
References
edit- ↑ "Former Senator Dana Wortley". Parliament of Australia. 14 November 2012. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- 1 2 3 First Speech, Former Senator Dana Wortley, 18 August 2005, archived from the original on 3 June 2011
- 1 2 3 "Former Senator Dana Wortley". Senators and Members of the Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ↑ Green, Antony. "Torrens - SA Votes - South Australian Election 2014". ABC News. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ↑ "Torrens, 2014 SA election: Poll Bludger". Archived from the original on 22 April 2016.
- ↑ "Dana Johanna Wortley". Members of the Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ↑ Simmons, David (9 October 2025). "More Labor MPs call time on politics". InDaily. Retrieved 9 October 2025.