Lara Giddings Quotes
Born: November 14, 1972
Lara Giddings stands as a pioneering voice at the intersection of bold governance and technological evolution. As the first female Premier of Tasmania, she redefined leadership by championing digital infrastructure and sustainable innovation as cornerstones of modern progress. Her philosophy, rooted in the belief that technology should serve humanity rather than dominate it, resonates deeply with entrepreneurs and changemakers navigating the complexities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Giddings’ quotes cut through the noise, offering clarity on resilience, ethical disruption, and the courage to build systems that work for everyone. Her legacy endures as a blueprint for leading with both vision and empathy.
Lara Giddings Quotes (15)
"I am hopeful that one day I will meet that right man and will have a very happy life partner."
— Lara Giddings"For some reason, men in politics seem to have a bunch of charisma, and women drop around their feet. I haven't noticed that so much for me and men."
— Lara Giddings"Tasmania needs a watchdog, not a lap dog."
— Lara Giddings"There will always be excuses, arguments, and questions of timing when moving on difficult and controversial issues."
— Lara Giddings"The role of Premier is not one that should be taken lightly, nor is it a personal trophy."
— Lara Giddings"I'm an ordinary Tasmanian like everybody else, and I have weight issues; I have issues around finding the time to do the exercise and things, but in my role as Health Minister, and in my role as myself as well, I have to look after my own health."
— Lara Giddings"I am just as ordinary as anyone else, and I also have my problems, but I also am responsible for my own health. So I'll be on that exercise bike, I'll be out there walking and try to improve my health and diet as much as I'm expecting of other Tasmanians."
— Lara Giddings"Being Premier is a 24/7 job, so it doesn't create many spaces in order to be able to build relationships."
— Lara Giddings"I'm human. I'm a person. I would love to be in a relationship with a man. I would love to find the right man; I think that's natural - that's what we all want."
— Lara Giddings"The sad thing is that apparently if you want to become the next Premier or the leader, suddenly you've got to shut down your human side."
— Lara Giddings"Labor has a proud history of tackling discrimination and introducing important social reform."
— Lara Giddings"At times I wonder whether or not your role as a member of Parliament... may in fact inhibit a relationship developing."
— Lara Giddings"I don't have a steady relationship. That's something that women in politics deal with. For some reason, men in politics seem to have a larger charisma, and women drop around their feet. I haven't noticed that so much for me."
— Lara Giddings"Death is not something any one of us want to dwell on, but we must all confront it at some point."
— Lara Giddings"My first job as premier will be to go back to basics."
— Lara Giddings