PREMIER AND LABOR LEADER JAY WEATHERILL:
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* Jay Weatherill was born and educated in Adelaide's western suburbs. He is married with two young daughters.
* Graduated from the University of Adelaide with degrees in law and economics and established his own law firm in 1995.
* Elected in 2002 to the seat of Cheltenham in Adelaide's west and immediately joined the ministry.
* Has held a range of responsibilities including local government, urban development, families, Aboriginal affairs and other portfolios.
* Unsuccessfully challenged to be deputy premier in 2010.
* Ousted incumbent Mike Rann in a factional coup in 2011 and led his party to a successful re-election in 2014.
* Has championed renewable energy and advanced manufacturing as he tries to secure a record fifth straight term in office for Labor.
Australian Associated Press
