Martin Dixon (politician)

Martin Francis Dixon (born 29 September 1955) is a former Australian politician. Dixon was a Liberal Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1996 to 2018, representing the electorates of Dromana (1996–2002) and Nepean (2002–2018). He was Minister for Education in the Baillieu and Napthine governments from 2010 to 2014.

The Honourable Martin Dixon
Victorian Minister for Education
In office 2 December 2010 – 4 December 2014
Premier	Ted Baillieu Denis Napthine
Preceded by	Bronwyn Pike
Succeeded by	James Merlino
Member of the Victorian Parliament for Dromana
In office 30 March 1996 – 30 November 2002
Preceded by	Tony Hyams
Succeeded by	District abolished
Member of the Victorian Parliament for Nepean
In office 30 November 2002 – 24 November 2018
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	Chris Brayne
Personal details
Born	(1955-09-29) 29 September 1955 (age 69)
Political party	Liberal Party
Alma mater	Australian Catholic University and La Trobe University
Profession	Education
Website	www.martindixon.org

Dixon has been a member of a number of Joint Parliamentary Committees, as well as holding various portfolio positions in shadow cabinet including Education and Training, Education Services, Skills and Employment, Innovation, Victorian Communities and Veterans Affairs.

Education

Dixon was educated at Marcellin College, the Australian Catholic University and La Trobe University. He holds a Diploma of Teaching and a Bachelor of Education degree. Prior to entering Parliament, he worked as a teacher, a school principal and as Deputy Chairman of Primary Education at the Catholic Education Office in Melbourne.

References

External links

• Hon Martin Dixon. Parliament of Victoria
• Official website

Victorian Legislative Assembly
Preceded by Tony Hyams	Member for Dromana 1996–2002	District abolished
District created	Member for Nepean 2002–2018	Succeeded by Chris Brayne
Political offices
Preceded by Bronwyn Pike	Minister for Education 2010–2014	Succeeded by James Merlino

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