Mary Doyle
Mary Judith Jacinta Doyle (born 1970)[1] is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor member of the Parliament of Australia representing the Federal Division of Aston since a by-election on 1 April 2023, held to replace former Liberal member Alan Tudge. Doyle previously contested the seat in the 2022 federal election.[2]
Mary Doyle MP takes to the podium with Deputy PM Richard Marles as she claims victory in front of supporters after winning the seat of Aston for ALP with 54% of the vote in Melbourne, Australia.
Mary Doyle | |
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 Mary Doyle in 2023 on the night of the Aston by-election. | |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Aston | |
| Assumed office 1 April 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Alan Tudge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970 (age 52–53) Echuca, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
The result marked the first time since 1920 that a government has won a by-election from the opposition.
At the start of the by-election, Doyle lived in the suburb of Mitcham, located in the neighbouring Deakin electorate.[3][4]
References
- Smethurst, Annika (17 March 2023). "Labor candidate's push for 'more ordinary people in parliament'". The Age. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- "Aston By-election 2023 Results". abc.net.au. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- Kolovos, Benita; Lee, Jane (30 March 2023). "Aston byelection: voters in the former Liberal stronghold hold Peter Dutton's future in their hands". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 1 April 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- Ransley, Ellen (22 February 2023). "Awkward detail in fight for Alan Tudge's seat as candidates fight over addresses". News.com.au. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
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