George Maxwell (Australian politician)

George Maxwell
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Fawkner
In office
5 May 1917 – 25 June 1935
Preceded byJoseph Hannan
Succeeded byHarold Holt
Personal details
Born(1859-04-30)30 April 1859
Montrose, Scotland
Died25 June 1935(1935-06-25) (aged 76)
Canterbury, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Political partyNationalist (1917–29)
Australian Party (1929–30)
Independent (1930–31)
UAP (1931–35)
Spouse
Jean Russell Ross
(m. 1896)
RelationsUlrich Ellis (son-in-law)
OccupationCriminal lawyer

George Arnot Maxwell (30 April 1859 – 25 June 1935) was an Australian lawyer and politician. He was one of Melbourne's leading barristers, specialising in criminal law. He was also a member of the House of Representatives from 1917 until his death in 1935.