Joanne Ryan (politician)

Joanne Ryan MP
Member of the Australian Parliament for Lalor
Incumbent
Assumed office 7 September 2013
Preceded by	Julia Gillard
Majority	12.2 points
Personal details
Born	(1961-07-29) 29 July 1961 Werribee, Victoria, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Australian Labor Party
Domestic partner	John Murnane
Children	3
Alma mater	University of Melbourne
Profession	Teacher Politician
Website	www.joanneryan.com.au

Joanne Catherine Ryan (born 29 July 1961) is an Australian politician. She is a member of the Australian House of Representatives since September 2013 representing the Division of Lalor, Victoria for the Australian Labor Party.

Early career

Ryan completed a Bachelor of Education (Arts) at the University of Melbourne. Ryan was a former school Principal at Moonee Ponds Central School. Prior to this she worked at Laverton Secondary College and Galvin Park Secondary College in Werribee, Victoria.

Political career

Ryan won the seat of Lalor at the 2013 election, and secured a 12.2% margin.

Ryan currently serves as Opposition Whip in the Australian House of Representatives and has done so since 16 October 2013.

See also

• Australian federal election, 2013
• Pre-election pendulum for the next Australian federal election

External links

• Official website
• Search or browse Hansard for Joanne Ryan (politician) at OpenAustralia.org
• Official Australian Parliament website for Joanne Ryan
• Official Facebook page of Joanne Ryan
• Official Twitter page of Joanne Ryan
• Official ALP webpage for Joanne Ryan

Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Julia Gillard	Member for Lalor 2013–present	Incumbent