Cathy McGowan | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Cathy_McGowan_House.jpg) McGowan speaking in parliament in 2018 | |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Indi | |
| In office 7 September 2013 – 11 April 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Sophie Mirabella |
| Succeeded by | Helen Haines |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Catherine McGowan 29 November 1953 Albury, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Independent |
| Domestic partner | David Wolfenden |
| Residence | Indigo Valley, Victoria |
| Alma mater | University of Western Sydney |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Agricultural consultant, farmer |
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| Website | cathymcgowan.com.au |
Catherine McGowan AO (born 29 November 1953) is a former Australian politician who was the independent MP for the rural Victorian seat of Indi from the 2013 federal election, when she defeated Liberal MP Sophie Mirabella,[1][2] until her retirement before the 2019 federal election.[3]
In 2004 she was made an Officer of the Order of Australia "for service to the community through raising awareness of and stimulating debate about issues affecting women in regional, rural and remote areas."[4] McGowan was also a recipient of the Centenary Medal in 2001.
McGowan has a master's degree in Applied Science in Agricultural and Rural Development from the University of Western Sydney.[5]
- ^ "Indi - Australia Votes - Federal Election 2013 (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". ABC News. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^ "Mirabella concedes, Palmer hangs in". Theaustralian.com.au. 18 September 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^ "Ms Cathy McGowan AO, MP". Senators and Members of the Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) entry for Cathy McGowan". Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 14 June 2004. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "Cathy McGowan AO - Institute for Land, Water and Society (ILWS) - Charles Sturt University". Csu.edu.au. 21 September 2013. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2017.