- Michael Maher (Australian politician)
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Michael Maher
OAMMember of the Australian Parliament
for LoweIn office
13 March 1982 – 11 July 1987Preceded by William McMahon Succeeded by Bob Woods Personal details Born 11 July 1936
Sydney, New South WalesNationality Australian Political party Australian Labor Party Alma mater University of Sydney Occupation Solicitor Michael John Maher, OAM (born 11 July 1936) is a former Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he attended De La Salle College, Ashfield and the University of Sydney and became a solicitor. A member of the Labor Party, he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in 1973, representing the seat of Drummoyne. He held Drummoyne until resigning to contest the 1982 Lowe by-election, caused by the resignation of former Liberal Prime Minister William McMahon. Maher was successful, and held the seat until 1987, when he was defeated by Bob Woods.[1][2]
In 2000, Maher was honoured with the Order of Australia Medal for service to parliament at state and federal levels, and to the Maltese community of New South Wales.[3]
References
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia. Retrieved 2008-05-23.
- ^ "Mr Michael John Maher (1936 - )". Members of Parliament. http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/members.nsf/1fb6ebed995667c2ca256ea100825164/05289319e31dba99ca256e450014aecf. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
- ^ http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au
Parliament of New South Wales Preceded by
Reg CoadyMember for Drummoyne
1973 – 1982Succeeded by
John MurrayParliament of Australia Preceded by
William McMahonMember for Lowe
1982 – 1987Succeeded by
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