Michael Maher (Australian politician)
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Michael John Maher OAM (11 July 1936 ā 29 September 2013)[1] was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he attended De La Salle College Ashfield and the University of Sydney and became a solicitor. A member of the Labor Party, he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly at the 1973 election, representing the seat of Drummoyne.[2] He held Drummoyne until resigning to contest the 1982 Lowe by-election, caused by the resignation of former Liberal Prime Minister William McMahon. Maher was successful, and held the seat until 1987, when he was defeated by Bob Woods.[1][3] Michael Maher was described in 2000 by a subsequent ALP Member for Lowe, John Murphy, as 'one of the most genuine and most loved members to grace this House'.[4]
Michael Maher | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Lowe | |
In office 13 March 1982 ā 11 July 1987 | |
Preceded by | William McMahon |
Succeeded by | Bob Woods |
Personal details | |
Born | (1936-07-11)11 July 1936 Sydney, New South Wales |
Died | 29 September 2013(2013-09-29) (aged 77) Sydney, New South Wales |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Alma mater | University of Sydney |
Occupation | Solicitor |
In 2000, Maher was honoured with the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to parliament at state and federal levels, and to the Maltese community of New South Wales.[5]
Maher died in Sydney on 29 September 2013(2013-09-29) (aged 77).[1][6]