Alison Megarrity
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Alison Megarrity BA, JP MP |
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| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Menai |
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| In office 27 March 1999 – 26 March 2011 |
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| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Melanie Gibbons |
| Constituency | Menai |
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| Born | Alison Patricia Megarrity 9 February 1961 |
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Robert Megarrity |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Alma mater | Macquarie University |
| Website | NSW Legislative Assembly profile |
Alison Patricia Megarrity (born 9 February 1961), a former Australian politician, was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Menai for the Australian Labor Party between 1999 and 2011.[1]
Megarrity's father was a railwayman and she grew up in central western New South Wales. She was educated at Our Lady of Mercy College, Parramatta and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts by Macquarie University. She married Robert Megarrity in 1982 and they have two sons. She was a councillor of the City of Liverpool Council between 1994 and 1999.[2]
On 24 September 2010, Megarrity announced her decision to not seek re-election at the 2011 State election, citing personal reasons.[3][4][5]
[edit] Notes
- ^ "Ms Alison Patricia Megarrity, BA, JP MP". Members of Parliament. Parliament of New South Wales. http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/Prod/Parlment/Members.nsf/d890a06557517cedca256e700008765e/858d4d973404de8b4a256760000caa12. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
- ^ "Megarrity, Alison Patricia". Australian Women. National Foundation for Australian Women. http://www.womenaustralia.info/biogs/AWE1681b.htm. Retrieved 2007-02-17.
- ^ AAP (24 September 2010). "Another Labor MP won't run in NSW polls". Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Media). http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/another-labor-mp-wont-run-in-nsw-polls-20100924-15q5p.html. Retrieved 2010-09-24.
- ^ AAP (24 September 2010). "Labor MP Alison Megarrity won't recontest NSW seat". Herald Sun (News Limited). http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/labor-mp-alison-megarrity-wont-recontest-nsw-seat/story-e6frf7jx-1225928987493. Retrieved 2010-10-10.
- ^ Rumery, Michelle (28 September 2010). "Menai's Alison Megarrity out of election race". Liverpool Leader (News Limited). http://liverpool-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/menais-alison-megarrity-out-of-election-race/. Retrieved 2010-10-10.
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| Preceded by New seat |
Member for Menai 1999 – 2011 |
Succeeded by Melanie Gibbons |
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