Sharman Stone
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Sharman Nancy Stone AM (née Bawden; born 23 April 1951) is a former Australian politician who represented Murray in the Australian House of Representatives between March 1996 and July 2016 as a member of the Liberal Party. She subsequently served as the Australian Ambassador for Women and Girls from when Natasha Stott Despoja stepped down from the role in late 2016[1] until 2020.
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Dr Sharman Stone | |
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Ambassador of Australia for Women and Girls | |
In office 21 November 2016 – 8 March 2020 | |
Preceded by | Natasha Stott Despoja |
Succeeded by | Julie-Ann Guivarra |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Murray | |
In office 2 March 1996 – 9 May 2016 | |
Preceded by | Bruce Lloyd |
Succeeded by | Damian Drum |
Minister for Workforce Participation | |
In office 27 January 2006 – 3 December 2007 | |
Prime Minister | John Howard |
Preceded by | Peter Dutton |
Succeeded by | Brendan O'Connor |
Personal details | |
Born | Sharman Nancy Bawden (1951-04-23) 23 April 1951 (age 73) Pyramid Hill, Victoria, Australia |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Doug Stone (divorced) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Farmer |
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