Ursula Stephens
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| The Honourable Ursula Stephens | |
|---|---|
| Senator for New South Wales | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2002 | |
| Constituency | New South Wales |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 July 1954 Wicklow, Ireland |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Profession | Politician |
Ursula Mary Stephens (born 7 July 1954) is an Australian politician. She was elected to the Australian Senate for New South Wales in November 2001, representing the Australian Labor Party. She began her term on 1 July 2002.
Stephens was born in Wicklow, Ireland. A practicing Catholic, Stephens has repeatedly stated her opposition to changing Australian legislation to allow homosexual couples to marry.[1]
Stephens was a teacher from 1974-92, a small business operator from 1992-96 and Senior Project Officer in NSW Premier's Department from 1997-2001.[2]
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