Gai Brodtmann
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| Gai Brodtmann | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Canberra | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 21 August 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Annette Ellis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 November 1963 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Chris Uhlmann |
| Alma mater | Australian National University Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Monash University |
| Occupation | Public servant |
| Website | Labor People - Gai Brodtmann |
Gai Marie Brodtmann (born 24 November 1963) an Australian politician, is a member of the Australian House of Representatives for the seat of Canberra representing the Australian Labor Party.[1] She succeeded Labor MP Annette Ellis, who retired from politics at the 2010 federal election.
Early years and background
Brodtmann worked as a public servant at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and later in the Attorney-General's Department. She subsequently ran her own small business offering Media communication services to organisations such as the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. Brodtmann is married to ABC journalist Chris Uhlmann.[2] She states that her ancestors were Chinese, German, Irish and Scottish.[3]
References
- ↑ "Canberra". Virtual Tally Room (Australian Electoral Commission). 2010-08-24. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
- ↑ "Labor People - Gai Brodtmann". Australian Labor Party. 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
- ↑ http://www.gaibrodtmann.com.au/getattachment/speeches/Chinese-Australians.pdf/
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| Preceded by Annette Ellis |
Member for Canberra 2010–present |
Incumbent |
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