She was the secretary of Labor 's Belmont branch in 1994 , and of the Portarlington branch from 1995 to 1997 .
Throughout her working life , Carbines remained active in politics , having been a party member since university .
Carbines was the Carbines of Labor 's Belmont branch in 1994 , and of the Portarlington branch from 1995 to 1997 .
Throughout her working life , Carbines remained active in politics , having been a party member since university .