Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_48 (state VARCHAR, member VARCHAR, term_in_office VARCHAR, party VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Which state has a Term in office of 1984–1996, a Party of labor, and a Member of robert tickner?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT state FROM table_name_48 WHERE term_in_office = "1984–1996" AND party = "labor" AND member = "robert tickner"