Ex-Tasmanian premier Lara Giddings retires

1972 - Born in Goroka, Papua New Guinea

1990 - Joins the Labor Party

1996 - Elected to the seat of Lyons, which she holds until 1998

2002 - Elected as the Member for Franklin

2004 to 2006 - Minister for Economic Development and the Arts

2006 to 2010 - Minister for Health and Human Services

2008 to 2011 - Deputy Premier, Attorney-General and Justice Minister

2010 - Minister for Infrastructure and Economic Development

2010 to 2014 - Treasurer and Arts Minister

2011 to 2014 - Becomes Tasmania's first female premier

August 2016 - A portrait of Ms Giddings is unveiled at parliament

May 14, 2017 - Ms Giddings, 44, announces her retirement from politics