Kerry Chikarovski Email & Phone Number

Contact:Media, speaking engagements and ambassador roles:Samantha Dybac - The PR Hub e: samantha@theprhub.com.au p: +61 411 251 373I am a former politician and leader of the New South Wales Liberal Party 1999-2002. I am proud to be the first woman to lead a major political party in New South Wales. In 2003 I founded government relations firm, Chikarovski & Associates. We work with organisations, not for profits and industry associations, to help them understand the processes of government and work successfully with bureaucrats and politicians at local, state and federal levels of government. We advise clients across a range of industry sectors on policy and regulatory issues, as well as in relation to major projects and procurement. Areas include; banking and finance, infrastructure, construction and property, transport, energy and natural resources, health, sport, manufacturing. I enjoy my role as a political and media commentator, across a variety of programs including; Sky News PM Agenda, Lunch Agenda, Paul Murray LIVE, The Nation, ABCNews24, Q&A, The Drum, Planet America, Ch 7 Sunrise, Studio10, ABC 702 and RN Drive.Board / Advisory Positions include;ChairNSW Women's Rugby UnionRoad Safety Education Board DirectorHumpty Dumpty FoundationOur WatchNew South Wales Rugby UnionAdopt Change NSW WaratahsAmbassador RolesYWCA NSWThe Eggtober FoundationAustralian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF)Advisory Board of AWCCI1980 - 2003Solicitor and Lecturer in LawPolitical achievements include; Leader of the NSW Opposition 1998-2002 Deputy Leader of the NSW Liberal Party 1994Pre-selected for the seat of Lane Cove, NSW 1991, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Assistant Minister for Education, Minister for Industrial Relations, and the first Minister for the Status of Women appointed in NSW. Corrective Services and the Environment.

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