About Carmel
Carmel was born in 1964. She is married to Federal Labor MP and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Anthony Albanese. She has one son, Nathan.
Carmel studied at Sydney University and graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor of Economics, majoring in Economics and Industrial Relations.
Her areas of personal interest include social justice, local government, children's and young peoples' services, and the environment.
Employment
| 1985 - 1986 | Graduate Trainee, State Bank of NSW |
| 1986 - 1988 | Industrial Officer for AMP Staff Association |
| 1988 - 1990 | State Secretary, AMP Staff Association |
| 1990 - 1992 | Electorate Officer, Senator Bruce Childs |
| 1992 - 1995 | Industrial Officer/Training Officer, Community and Public Sector Union |
| 1995 - 1998 | Senior Policy Advisor to the Deputy Premier and Minister for Health, Dr Andrew Refshauge |
Positions Held
| 1990 - 1991 | President of NSW Young Labor. |
| 1995 - 1999 | Councillor on Marrickville Council and Deputy Mayor |
| 1998 - 2005 | Elected to the NSW Legislative Council (Upper House). |
| April 1999 | Appointed Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister Assisting the Premier on Youth, Minister Assisting the Minister for the Environment. |
| July 2002 | Given the additional portfolios of Minister for Community Services, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Youth - relinquishes the Environment portfolio. |
| March 2003 | Following State election remains Minister for Community Services, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Youth - relinquishes Juvenile Justice portfolio. |
| January 2005 - March 2007 | Minister for Education and Training. |
| September 2005 | Elected Member for Marrickville, making the transition to the Legislative Assembly. |
| September 2008 - September 2009 | Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment and Minister for Commerce. |
| September 2009 | Deputy Premier and Minister for Health. |
