Jill Hennessy (politician)
Jill Hennessy | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Health | |
| Assumed office 4 December 2014 | |
| Leader | Daniel Andrews |
| Preceded by | David Davis |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Altona | |
| Assumed office 13 February 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Lynne Kosky |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 March 1972 |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Alma mater | Monash University University of Melbourne |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Website | jillhennessy |
Jill Hennessy (born 17 March 1972) is an Australian politician. She has been an Australian Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since February 2010, representing the seat of Altona. She has been Minister for Health in the Andrews Ministry since December 2014.[1]
A former candidate for preselection for the federal seats of Holt and Isaacs, Hennessy is a former State President of the Victorian Labor Party.[2] When state minister and Altona MLA Lynne Kosky resigned early in 2010, Hennessy won endorsement for Labor preselection. She was elected to the seat in the by-election, but Labor suffered a large swing to the Liberal Party.
Hennessy was educated at Monash University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws. She also holds a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne. Prior to entering the Legislative Assembly of Victoria, Hennessy practiced as a solicitor and was a senior advisor to former Victorian premier Steve Bracks.
References
- ^ "Daniel Andrews sworn in as Victorian Premier, unveils ministerial portfolios". ABC News. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
- ^ http://www.abc.net.au/elections/vic/2010/byelections/altona.htm