Judy Maddigan
Judith Marilyn Maddigan (born 3 February 1948), Australian politician, was Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 2003-2005. She was the member for the seat of Essendon from 1996 to 2010, representing the Australian Labor Party.
Maddigan was born Judith Todd in Melbourne, and was educated at Tintern Grammar and the University of Melbourne. She was a librarian before entering politics. She is the first woman Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[1]
References
- ↑ "Maddigan, Judith ('Judy') Marilyn". Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 8 February 2010.
External links
- Maddigan, Judith (Judy) Marilyn in The Encyclopedia of Women and Leadership in Twentieth-Century Australia
| Victorian Legislative Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ian Davis |
Member for Essendon 1996–2010 |
Succeeded by Justin Madden |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Alex Andrianopoulos |
Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly 2003–2006 |
Succeeded by Jenny Lindell |
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