Libby Coker
Libby Coker | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Corangamite | |
| Assumed office 18 May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Sarah Henderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 June 1962 Melbourne |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor |
| Residence | Aireys Inlet, Victoria |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession |
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| Website | https://libbycoker.com.au |
Elizabeth Ann Coker (born 11 June 1962)[1] is an Australian politician, who represents the electorate of Corangamite in the Australian Parliament. Before her election to federal parliament, she was a councillor at Surf Coast Shire, representing the Anglesea Ward, and served twice as mayor.[2]
Early life
Coker was a teacher and journalist before entering politics. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (University of New England), a Diploma of Education (Monash University) and a Bachelor of Letters (Deakin University).[3]
Career
Coker was first elected to the Surf Coast Shire council in 2008, for the Anglesea ward.[4] She served as mayor between 2009 and 2010, and again from 2012 to 2013.
She won the ultra-marginal seat of Corangamite at the 2019 Australian federal election, defeating Liberal incumbent Sarah Henderson.[5] Coker had unsuccessfully contested the seat at the 2016 Australian federal election.[6]
References
- ^ "Ms Libby Coker MP". Parliament of Australia.
- ^ "Cr Libby Coker". surfcoast.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ "Libby Coker". alp.org.au. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ "Cr Libby Coker". surfcoast.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ "It's Over: Henderson Finally Concedes to Coker". Geelong Advertiser. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ "Federal Election 2016: Libby Coker concedes Coranga-fight to Sarah Henderson". Geelong Advertiser. 2 July 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
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