Joanne Ryan (politician)
Joanne Ryan | |
|---|---|
| Chief Government Whip in the House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 31 May 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | Anthony Albanese |
| Preceded by | Bert van Manen |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Lalor | |
| Assumed office 7 September 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Julia Gillard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joanne Catherine Ryan 29 July 1961 Werribee, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse | John Murnane |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Melbourne State College |
| Profession | Teacher Politician |
| Website | www |
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.