Jeannette McHugh
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Jeannette McHugh (née Goffet; born 18 December 1934) is an Australian former politician who was the first woman from New South Wales elected to federal parliament. She served in the House of Representatives from 1983 to 1996, representing the Australian Labor Party (ALP), and was Minister for Consumer Affairs in the Keating government from 1992 to 1996. She was a schoolteacher and political activist prior to entering parliament.
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Jeannette McHugh | |
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Minister for Consumer Affairs | |
In office 27 May 1992 – 11 March 1996 | |
Prime Minister | Paul Keating |
Preceded by | Michael Tate |
Succeeded by | Geoff Prosser |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Grayndler | |
In office 13 March 1993 – 29 January 1996 | |
Preceded by | Leo McLeay |
Succeeded by | Anthony Albanese |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Phillip | |
In office 5 March 1983 – 13 March 1993 | |
Preceded by | Jack Birney |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Jeannette Goffet (1934-12-18) 18 December 1934 (age 89) Kandos, New South Wales, Australia |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Spouse | |
Alma mater | University of Sydney |
Occupation | Teacher |
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