Bronwyn Bishop

Bronwyn Kathleen Bishop (née Setright; born 19 October 1942) is an Australian politician and political commentator. She was a member of federal parliament for almost 30 years. Bishop is a member of the Liberal Party. She was a minister in the Howard Government from 1996 to 2001 and Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2013 to 2015.


Bronwyn Bishop
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29th Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives
In office
12 November 2013 – 2 August 2015
DeputyBruce Scott
Preceded byAnna Burke
Succeeded byTony Smith
Minister for Aged Care
In office
21 October 1998 – 26 November 2001
Prime MinisterJohn Howard
Preceded byPeter Staples
Succeeded byKevin Andrews
Minister for Defence Industry, Science and Personnel
In office
11 March 1996 – 21 October 1998
Prime MinisterJohn Howard
Preceded byGary Punch
Succeeded byWarren Snowdon
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Mackellar
In office
26 March 1994 – 2 July 2016
Preceded byJim Carlton
Succeeded byJason Falinski
Senator for New South Wales
In office
11 July 1987 – 24 February 1994
Preceded bySir John Carrick
Succeeded byBob Woods
Personal details
Born
Bronwyn Kathleen Setright

(1942-10-19) 19 October 1942 (age 81)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)Alan David Bishop (1966–1992, div.)
ResidenceNewport, New South Wales
EducationCremorne Girls High School
University of Sydney (no degree)
OccupationSolicitor and Company Director[1]
WebsitePersonal website

Bronwyn Bishop Media

References

  1. "Hon Bronwyn Bishop MP – Parliament of Australia". Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 25 August 2015.