Giulia Jones
Giulia Jones | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly for Molonglo | |
| Assumed office 20 October 2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1980 Hobart, Tasmania |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse | Bernard Jones |
| Children | Five |
| Alma mater | University of Tasmania |
| Portfolio | Shadow Minister for Women
Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs Shadow Minister for Mental Health |
| Website | http://www.giuliajones.com.au |
Giulia Jones (born in 1980), an Australian politician, is a member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of Molonglo for the Liberal Party since 2012.[2][3]
Jones is currently Shadow Minister for Women, Multicultural Affairs, and Mental Health.
Background
Jones was born in Hobart, Tasmania to a mother of Italian descent[2] and from a Catholic family.[1] Jones studied political science and history and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Tasmania. She married army officer Major Bernard Jones, and moved to Canberra in late 2005 after twelve months in Darwin. She ran a small business, worked in the public service, and as a political staffer for Sophie Mirabella and Tony Abbott.[2][1] Jones is a mother of five children.
Prior to her election to the ACT Legislative Assembly, she had sought election on three occasions: pre-selection for a Tasmanian Senate seat in 2007; was a Liberal candidate for a Molonglo at the 2008 election; and at the 2010 federal election for the federal seat of Canberra.
Career
Giulia was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2012 representing the electorate of Molonglo. She is the Shadow Minister for Women, Mental Health and Multicultural Affairs.[4]
A keen advocate for women and family, Giulia has worked in fields as diverse as the Australian Army Reserves, Federal Government departments, women’s advocacy, the union movement and as a political adviser.[4]
Her expertise includes policy affecting women and mothers, indigenous affairs and Government funding reporting. Giulia sits on the Education Training and Youth Affairs (ETYA) Committee, Justice and Community Safety (JACS) Committee and the Scrutiny of Bills Committee, in the ACT Legislative Assembly.[5]
Giulia is passionate about strengthening families both financially and socially, she is also committed to developing opportunities for women to succeed.
See also
- Australian Capital Territory general election, 2012
- Members of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly, 2012–2016
References
- ^ a b c Harris, Eleri (22 June 2010). "Keeping up with the Jones girl". Canberra CityNews. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- ^ a b c "Giulia Jones". Member profile. Legislative Assembly for the ACT. 26 November 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ Cox, Lisa (1 November 2012). "Four years later, Mrs Jones is ready for action". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- ^ a b "About Giulia". Giulia Jones MLA. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ^ "About Giulia". Giulia Jones MLA. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
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