Joanne Ryan (politician)

Joanne Ryan
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Lalor
Assumed office
7 September 2013
Preceded byJulia Gillard
Personal details
Born
Joanne Catherine Ryan

(1961-07-29) 29 July 1961 (age 63)
Werribee, Victoria, Australia
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
Children3
Alma materMelbourne State College
ProfessionTeacher
Politician
Websitewww.joanneryan.com.au
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Joanne Catherine Ryan (born 29 July 1961) is an Australian politician and former schoolteacher. She is a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and has served in the House of Representatives since 2013, representing the Division of Lalor in Melbourne's western suburbs. Following the election of the Albanese Labor Government, Joanne Ryan was elected Chief Government Whip in the House of Representatives. She was a primary school principal immediately prior to her election.