Giovanni Sgro
Giovanni Antonio Sgro (16 February 1931 – 18 March 2019) was an Italian-born Australian politician who served as a Member of the Victorian Legislative Council representing the Labor Party for Melbourne North Province from July 1979 until his retirement in August 1992.
Born in Seminara, Italy, Sgro emigrated to Australia in 1952.[1] He was a painter and decorator. He was founding President of FILEF (Federation of Italian Migrant Workers and their Families) in 1972. He served as electorate secretary to Jim Simmonds, MLA, from 1978–1979.
In Parliament Sgro delivered his maiden speech in the Italian language.[2] He served as Chairman of Committees and Deputy President of the Legislative Council from 1984–1989.[3]
References
- ^ Giovanni Sgro (2000), Mediterranean Son. Memoirs of a Calabrian Migrant, Coburg, Victoria, Scoprire il Sud. ISBN 0-646-38541-0
- ^ Lyle Allan (1985). "Ethnic Politics in the ALP," in P.R. Hay, J.Halligan, J.Warhurst, B.Costar (eds.), Essays on Victorian Politics, Warrnambool Institute Press, page 140. ISBN 0-949759-06-6
- ^ http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/re-member/bioregfull.cfm?mid=1427