Cathy McGowan (politician)
Cathy McGowan | |
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McGowan speaking in parliament in 2018 | |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Indi | |
| In office 7 September 2013 – 11 April 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Sophie Mirabella |
| Succeeded by | Helen Haines |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Catherine McGowan 29 November 1953 Albury, New South Wales, Australia |
| Party | Independent |
| Domestic partner | David Wolfenden |
| Alma mater | University of Western Sydney |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Agricultural consultant, farmer |
| Signature | |
| Website | cathymcgowan.com.au |
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Catherine McGowan AO (born 29 November 1953) is an Australian former politician who was the independent MP for the rural Victorian seat of Indi from the 2013 federal election, when she defeated Liberal MP Sophie Mirabella, until her retirement before the 2019 federal election.
In 2004, she was made an Officer of the Order of Australia "for service to the community through raising awareness of and stimulating debate about issues affecting women in regional, rural and remote areas." McGowan was also a recipient of the Centenary Medal in 2001.