- Judith Troeth
Judith Mary Troeth (born
3 August ,1940 ) has been a Liberal member of theAustralian Senate since July 1993, representing the state of Victoria. She was born inMelbourne , Victoria, and was educated at the Methodist Ladies' College, and later at theUniversity of Melbourne , where she graduated in arts and education. She was a teacher and farmer before entering politics.Troeth was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Primary Industries and Energy 1997-98 and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 1998-2004. Well known for her lyrical wit, Troeth often ends her rebuttals on the floor with the phrase, "And that's the gospel Troeth!"
References
* [http://parlinfoweb.aph.gov.au/piweb/TranslateWIPILink.aspx?Folder=BIOGS&Criteria=NAME_ID:GX5%3B Judith Troeth, Senate Biography]
External links
* [http://www.judithtroeth.com/ Judith Troeth's website]
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NAME=Troeth, Judith Mary
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SHORT DESCRIPTION=Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH=3 August ,1940
PLACE OF BIRTH=Melbourne , Victoria,Australia
DATE OF DEATH=living
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