Michael Maher (Australian politician)

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Michael John Maher (born 11 July 1936) was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he attended 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 1982, when he resigned to contest the by-election for the federal seat of Lowe 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]

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Parliament of Australia
Preceded by William McMahon	Member for Lowe 1982 – 1987	Succeeded by Bob Woods

Persondata
NAME	Maher, Michael John
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION	Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH	11 July 1936
PLACE OF BIRTH	Sydney, New South Wales
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH