Lyla Daphne Elliott (2 July 1934 – 18 February 2017) was an Australian politician who was a Labor member of the Legislative Council of Western Australia between 1971 and 1986, representing North-East Metropolitan Province.
Elliott unsuccessfully stood for the Legislative Assembly seat of Floreat at the 1968 election, gaining only 35.4% of the two-party-preferred vote against the Liberal candidate, Andrew Mensaros.
[1] In parliament, Elliott was a member of several committees, including the Royal Commission that resulted in the passing of the Alcohol and Drug Authority Act 1974.
Following an electoral redistribution carried out by the Labor government, she was given only a half-term of three years, while Fred McKenzie, the other North-East Metropolitan MLC, was selected for a full six-year term.
[9] As a member of the Legislative Council for more than ten years, Elliott retained the style "The Honourable" at the end of her parliamentary service.