Alison Megarrity BA, JP MP |
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Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Menai |
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In office 27 March 1999 – 26 March 2011 |
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Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | Melanie Gibbons |
Constituency | Menai |
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Born | Alison Patricia Megarrity 9 February 1961 |
Nationality | Australia |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Spouse(s) | Robert Megarrity |
Children | 2 sons |
Alma mater | Macquarie University |
Website | NSW Legislative Assembly profile |
Alison Patricia Megarrity (born 9 February 1961), a former Australian politician, was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Menai for the Australian Labor Party between 1999 and 2011.[1]
Megarrity's father was a railwayman and she grew up in central western New South Wales. She was educated at Our Lady of Mercy College, Parramatta and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts by Macquarie University. She married Robert Megarrity in 1982 and they have two sons. She was a councillor of the City of Liverpool Council between 1994 and 1999.[2]
On 24 September 2010, Megarrity announced her decision to not seek re-election at the 2011 State election, citing personal reasons.[3][4][5]
Parliament of New South Wales | ||
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Preceded by New seat |
Member for Menai 1999 – 2011 |
Succeeded by Melanie Gibbons |