Mary-Anne Thomas
ALP
VIC
Minister for Health
Safe
9.5% Margin
Elected 2014
12 years
Member for Macedon
VIC
Mary-Anne was born in 1963 and grew up in a small farming town in north-east Victoria. She attended Wodonga High School.
Mary-Anne completed a Bachelor of Education, majoring in English and History, from the Melbourne College of Advanced Education in 1987. Between 1987 and 1992, she worked as a teacher before becoming an organiser and industrial officer at the Finance Sector Union, the Victorian Independent Education Union, and United Voice Union – positions she held until 1999. In 1999, M...
Portfolios
- Minister for Health
- Minister for Ambulance Services
Committees
- Dispute Resolution
- Privileges
- Standing Orders
Key Staff
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Luke Hilakari
Adviser
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Melissa Arch
Chief of Staff
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First Speech in Parliament
11 February 2015
# Education # Women's Empowerment # Health Services # Climate Action # Community Development
Personal Background and Values
- Grew up in various regions of Victoria, with experiences in the public, private, and community sectors.
- Influenced by Labor values of fairness, justice, and equality instilled by parents.
- Passionate about advocating for disadvantaged groups and addressing social inequities.
Policy Focus and Priorities
- Committed to addressing educational disparities between city and rural students, looking to work with the Minister for Education.
- Appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Health, aiming to improve ambulance response times for constituents.
- Intent on enhancing life opportunities for people facing hardship in Macedon, particularly women and children in need of support services.
Community Engagement and Acknowledgments
- Recognised the contributions of local women and groups, such as Tamara Wilson and Jo Gibbs, advocating for mental health and ambulance services.
- Plans to contribute to the protection of the Macedon Ranges and support renewable energy initiatives to combat climate change.
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Media Releases
DIGGING DEEP FOR THE KIDS THIS GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL
Media Release • 3 April
Health Secondary Healthcare
AI Summary
- The Victorian Government is donating $1 million to the Good Friday Appeal, supporting the Royal Children's Hospital and its services for young patients.
- Premier Allan and Minister Thomas visited the hospital, highlighting the Appeal's 95-year history and its total fundraising of over $491 million.
- Funds raised will support regional health services, enhancing paediatric care and equipment across Victoria, alongside a record $9.3 billion hospital funding boost from the government.
SUPPORT FOR FORMER PATIENTS OF SIMON GORDON
Media Release • 2 April
Health Health Sector Health Funding Primary Healthcare
AI Summary
- Women raise serious concerns about care provided by former gynaecologist Simon Gordon, leading to multiple investigations.
- Victorian and Commonwealth Governments announce a $7.45 million package for targeted support, including Care Navigators for affected patients.
- Victoria invests an additional $2 million for specialist endometriosis support services across five health facilities.
In Parliament
AI Summary
- Members discussed various local issues during the adjournment debate.
- Key topics included community health services and infrastructure improvements.
- Several members expressed gratitude for local community initiatives.
AI Summary
- Members raised multiple concerns and issues during the Adjournment debate.
- The discussion included topics relevant to the current political landscape.
- No major decisions were made, as the focus was on expressing viewpoints.
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