Giovanni Sgro

Giovanni Antonio Sgro (born 16 February 1931, Seminara, Italy), Australian politician, was a Member of the Victorian Legislative Council representing the Australian Labor Party for Melbourne North Province from July 1979 until his retirement in August 1992.

Sgro emigrated to Australia in 1952.[1] He was a painter and decorator. He was founding President of FILEF (Federation of Italian Migrant Workers and their Families) in 1972. He served as electorate secretary to Jim Simmonds, MLA, from 1978-1979.

In Parliament Sgro delivered his maiden speech in the Italian language.[2] He served as Chairman of Committees and Deputy President of the Legislative Council from 1984-1989.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Giovanni Sgro (2000), Mediterranean Son. Memoirs of a Calabrian Migrant, Coburg, Victoria, Scoprire il Sud. ISBN 0-646-38541-0
  2. ↑ Lyle Allan (1985). "Ethnic Politics in the ALP," in P.R. Hay, J.Halligan, J.Warhurst, B.Costar (eds.), Essays on Victorian Politics, Warrnambool Institute Press, page 140. ISBN 0-949759-06-6
  3. ↑ http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/re-member/bioregfull.cfm?mid=1427
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