COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA LEGISLATIVE ELECTION OF 24 NOVEMBER 2007 ==================================================================== Source: Australian Electoral Commission SENATE APPOINTMENTS DURING THE FORTY-SECOND PARLIAMENT ==================================================================== Victoria -------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 May 2008, following the resignation of Hon Robert Ray -------------------------------------------------------------------- Jacinta COLLINS ALP -------------------------------------------------------------------- Jacinta Mary Anne Collins (born 1962): Appointed 1995. Elected 1998. Defeated 2004. Appointed 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Western Australia -------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 March 2009, following the resignation of Hon Chris Ellison -------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Chris BACK Lib -------------------------------------------------------------------- Christopher John Back (born 1950): Appointed 2009 Born: 11 February 1950, Perth Career: Educated Curtin University, University of California. Veterinary scientist. Chief Executive Officer, Rottnest Island Authority. Chief Executive Officer, Bush Fires Board of Western Australia. Managing director. --------------------------------------------------------------------