Diane Evers (politician)
Diane Evers | |
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| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council for South West Region | |
| In office 22 May 2017 – 21 May 2021 | |
| Councillor of the City of Albany | |
| In office 1999–2003 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Diane Marie Evers 2 July 1963 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Political party | Greens (since 2005) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberals for Forests (2001) |
| Spouse | Tony Evers |
| Residence | Albany, Western Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois |
| Occupation | Accountant, politician |
| Website | dianevers.com.au |
Diane Marie Evers (born 2 July 1963) is an Australian politician and accountant. She was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council at the 2017 state election, as a Greens member in South West Region. Her term began on 22 May 2017 and ended on 21 May 2021 following her defeat at the 2021 state election.
Evers was born in Chicago, Illinois, and developed a strong aptitude for numbers, studying at University of Illinois, leading her to pursue a career in finance and accounting. She emigrated to Australia in 1984 and later settled in Albany, Western Australia, where she has lived for nearly thirty years. She and her husband, Tony Evers, raised four children in Albany and became deeply involved in the local community.