Members of the Eighth Assembly (2012-2016) - Meegan FITZHARRIS

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Australian Labor Party, Molonglo Electorate

Photo of Ms Meegan FitzharrisASSEMBLY SERVICE

Elected 16 January 2015

COMMITTEE SERVICE

Standing Committee

Health, Ageing, Community and Social Services (January 2015 - January 2016)
Education, Training and Youth Affairs  (January 2015 - January 2016)
Planning, Environment and Territory and Municipal Services (January 2015 - January 2016)
Public Accounts (January 2015 - January 2016)

Select Committee

Estimates 2015-2016 (Deputy Chair)

PARLIAMENTARY POSITIONS

Minister for Higher Education, Training and Research (February 2016 - Present)
Minster for Transport Canberra and City Services (February 2016 - Present)
Assistant Minister for Health (February 2016 - Present)
ALP Caucus Secretary (January 2015 – Present)

OCCUPATIONS BEFORE ENTERING THE ACT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

Office of Chief Minister Andrew Barr (2012-2014)
Interaction Consulting (Associate) (2007 – 2012)
Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department (2005-2007)
Australian Federal Police (2009 and 2002-2005)
National Office for the Information Economy (2000-2002)
NSW Police (1998-2000)
Tutor, University of Auckland and University of Otago (Management Department)

PERSONAL

Born 1972
Three children
Lives in Gungahlin

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Gungahlin Community Council Executive Member, 2013
Director, Gungahlin Regional Community Service Board, 2011 – 2012
Chair, Mother Teresa Early Learning Centre Parent Committee, 2012
Member, Mother Teresa School Community Council, 2011-12
Member, John Paul College Establishment Committee (Administration), 2012  
Council Member, UN Association of Australia (ACT Branch), 2000 – 2003
Executive Member and Recorder, AUSSI Masters Swimming (ACT Branch), 2001-2004

INTERESTS

Family, exploring Canberra’s playgrounds, films, current affairs, walking, supporting the Brumbies and Raiders, and upcycling furniture