Maria Vamvakinou
| Maria Vamvakinou | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Calwell | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 10 November 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Theophanous |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 January 1959 Lefkada, Greece |
| Nationality | Greek Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Michalis S. Michael |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Maria Vamvakinou (Greek: Μαρία Βαμβακίδου) (born 4 January 1959 in Lefkada, Greece), is an Australian politician of Greek descent. She has been member of the Australian House of Representatives since November 2001, representing the Division of Calwell, Victoria for the Australian Labor Party.[1] She is a member of its Socialist Left faction.[2]
A high school teacher before entering politics, Vamvakinou is the first Greek-born woman to be elected to parliament in Australia, having emigrated to Australia with her parents when she was four years old. She obtained a BA in Modern Greek and Political Science at the University of Melbourne.[3]
Vamvakinou was an advisor and electorate officer to several Labor politicians including Joan Kirner and Kim Carr, and a member of Northcote City Council 1990–92.[1]
She is married to Dr Michalis S. Michael, and has two children.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Biography for VAMVAKINOU, Maria". ParlInfo. Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
- ↑ Birnbauer, William (27 February 2005). "MP leaked donor details: ex-mayor". The Age. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Maria Vamvakinou Profile". Maria Vamvakinou Federal Member for Calwell. 2007. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
External links
- Search or browse Hansard for Maria Vamvakinou at OpenAustralia.org
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Andrew Theophanous |
Member for Calwell 2001–present |
Incumbent |
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