Margaret Keech
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Margaret Majella Keech is an Australian politician and is a member of for the Labor Party
.
In 2001 she was the first woman elected to the Legislative Assembly of Queensland
for the seat of Albert
and is currently the Government Whip. Margaret has previously served as the Minister for Child Safety and Women in the Bligh Government and Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading and Wine Industry Development in the previous Beattie Government.
Margaret and her husband Peter and their three children, James, Joshua and Helen, have lived in Albert since 1980.
Prior to entering Parliament, Margaret was a language and learning advisor for international students at the Queensland University of Technology
. As a teacher, Margaret has a long and distinguished career educating students from kindergarten to post-graduate university.
Margaret's international work experiences include Papua New Guinea, Malaysia and Japan, where she has lectured as a professional development officer and educator. Margaret is passionate about the role of education in helping young people reach their full potential.
Margaret is active in the local community. In 1981, Margaret started the first public playgroup in Beenleigh and later established the popular Sunday craft market in Main St. Margaret is the co-founder of the local Residents Association and was chair of the Beenleigh Police District Community Consultative Committee.
Margaret has a small business background and is a member of the Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce.
Margaret has a Master of Arts, a Bachelor of Economics, a Graduate Diploma in Teaching and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics.
After many years of dedicated public service, Margaret remains passionate about serving her growing community. She describes her job as "the best in the world" and enjoys working hard every day to make a difference in the lives of the people of Albert.
Margaret opposed legislation permitting civil unions in Queensland, passed on 30 November 2011. She is quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald website (1 December 2011) as saying she was "a Christian and that civil unions mirror marriage in all but name and undermines the institution." Her comments on the recent Kim Kardashian marriage and how it strengthens the institution of marriage are unknown.
Read more: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/queensland-civil-unions-bill-passes-20111201-1o7ma.html#ixzz1fHwNd5Cw
Margaret is a member of the Australian Services Union
.
Australian Labor Party
The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia...
.
In 2001 she was the first woman elected to the Legislative Assembly of Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
for the seat of Albert
Electoral district of Albert
The electoral district of Albert is a Legislative Assembly electorate in the state of Queensland. Albert is named for the Albert River, which runs through the electorate and separates Logan City from Gold Coast City...
and is currently the Government Whip. Margaret has previously served as the Minister for Child Safety and Women in the Bligh Government and Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading and Wine Industry Development in the previous Beattie Government.
Margaret and her husband Peter and their three children, James, Joshua and Helen, have lived in Albert since 1980.
Prior to entering Parliament, Margaret was a language and learning advisor for international students at the Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University of Technology is an Australian university with an applied emphasis in courses and research. Based in Brisbane, it has 40,000 students, including 6,000 international students, over 4,000 staff members, and an annual budget of more than A$750 million.QUT is marketed as "A...
. As a teacher, Margaret has a long and distinguished career educating students from kindergarten to post-graduate university.
Margaret's international work experiences include Papua New Guinea, Malaysia and Japan, where she has lectured as a professional development officer and educator. Margaret is passionate about the role of education in helping young people reach their full potential.
Margaret is active in the local community. In 1981, Margaret started the first public playgroup in Beenleigh and later established the popular Sunday craft market in Main St. Margaret is the co-founder of the local Residents Association and was chair of the Beenleigh Police District Community Consultative Committee.
Margaret has a small business background and is a member of the Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce.
Margaret has a Master of Arts, a Bachelor of Economics, a Graduate Diploma in Teaching and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics.
After many years of dedicated public service, Margaret remains passionate about serving her growing community. She describes her job as "the best in the world" and enjoys working hard every day to make a difference in the lives of the people of Albert.
Margaret opposed legislation permitting civil unions in Queensland, passed on 30 November 2011. She is quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald website (1 December 2011) as saying she was "a Christian and that civil unions mirror marriage in all but name and undermines the institution." Her comments on the recent Kim Kardashian marriage and how it strengthens the institution of marriage are unknown.
Read more: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/queensland-civil-unions-bill-passes-20111201-1o7ma.html#ixzz1fHwNd5Cw
Margaret is a member of the Australian Services Union
Australian Services Union
The Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union, which operates under the trading name of the Australian Services Union or ASU, is a trade union that represents members in a variety of industries.-Union history:...
.
Career highlights
- Government Whip from March 2009
- Minister for Child Safety and Women from September 2007 to March 2009
- Minister for Tourism, Fair Trading and Wine Industry Development from 12 February 2004 to September 2007 and Minister for Women from November 2006
- Parliamentary (ALPAustralian Labor PartyThe Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia...
) Caucus Secretary from 28 March 2001 to February 2004
See also
- Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 2004-2006Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 2004-2006This is a list of members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 2004 to 2006, as elected at the 2004 state election:*Beattie Ministry...
- Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 2001-2004Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 2001-2004This is a list of members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 2001 to 2004, as elected at the 2001 state election:*Beattie Ministry...