Jacqueline Michelle Ann Lensink (born 20 February 1970) is an Australian politician and, since 26 June 2003, a Liberal Party of Australia member in the South Australian Legislative Council.
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Lensink was educated at Stirling East Primary School[1] and Marryatville High School, before attending the University of South Australia, where she was awarded a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) in 1991. In 2003 she was awarded an MBA from the University of Adelaide.
From 1991-1994, she worked as a physiotherapist at Repatriation General Hospital, Daw Park, before moving into the political arena.
From 1994-1996 she worked as the Policy Researcher to the Federal Member for Sturt, who at the time was also Parliamentary Secretary to the Shadow Minister for Social Security (with responsibility for Child Support policy), and from 1998-2002, she worked as Ministerial Adviser to Hon Robert Lawson QC MLC.
From 2002-2003 she worked as the Executive Officer of the Aged Care Association of Australia, SA (formerly ANHECA).
Since her appointment to the Legislative Council in May 2003, Lensink has been a member of many parliamentary committees, and has been appointed to numerous positions in the Shadow Ministry, including:
Since 26 Jan 2008, she has also been Deputy Leader in the Legislative Council.
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| 09 Jul 2003 | 01 May 2006 | Member | Social Development Committee | 50th Parliament |
| 09 Jul 2003 | Member | Printing Committee | 50th Parliament | |
| 22 Oct 2003 | 06 Apr 2005 | Member | Status of Fathers in South Australia | 50th Parliament |
| 12 Dec 2005 | Acting Chairperson |
Assessment and Treatment Services for People with Mental Health Disorders | 50th Parliament | |
| 02 May 2006 | 23 Apr 2007 | Member | Aboriginal Lands Parliamentary Standing Committee | 51st Parliament |
| 02 May 2006 | 23 Apr 2007 | Member | Statutory Authorities Review Committee | 51st Parliament |
| 24 Apr 2007 | Member | Environment, Resources and Development Committee | 51st Parliament | |
| 02 Apr 2008 | 03 Feb 2009 | Member | Proposed Sale and Redevelopment of the Glenside Hospital Site | 51st Parliament |
| 09 Apr 2008 | 25 Nov 2008 | Member | Impact of Peak Oil on South Australia | 51st Parliament |
She has been very heavily involved in a large number community causes, committees and activities.
From 1991-1995, Michelle served as a member of the Young Liberal Executive, and in July 1995 she was elected South Australian Young Liberal President where she served for two years. In January 1996, she became the Federal Young Liberal Movement’s Treasurer.
In 2001 she was selected at number four on the Liberal Party’s Senate ticket for the 2001 Federal Election.
After the retirement of the Honourable Diana Laidlaw, Michelle was selected to fill her casual vacancy and was appointed to the Legislative Council in May 2003. In March 2006, she was elected for a further 8 year term and was subsequently promoted to the Front Bench in April 2006 as Shadow Minister for Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Status of Women, and Correctional Services.
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