13 Facts About Judi Moylan

Judith Eleanor Moylan was born on 24 February 1944 and is a former Australian politician.

Judi Moylan served in the House of Representatives from 1993 to 2013, representing the Western Australian seat of Pearce for the Liberal Party.

Judi Moylan served as Minister for Family Services and Minister for the Status of Women in the early years of Howard government and was known for her liberal views.

Judi Moylan completed a diploma in real estate management at Perth Technical College.

Judi Moylan obtained a real estate licence in 1979 and subsequently established her own real estate business.

Judi Moylan was a TAFE coordinator and lecturer from 1984 to 1987.

Judi Moylan was president of the Midland and Districts Chamber of Commerce from 1990 to 1991.

Judi Moylan was first elected to parliament at the 1993 federal election.

Judi Moylan was the first woman to hold a WA seat in the House of Representatives for the Liberal Party.

Judi Moylan was a supporter of John Hewson in the 1994 leadership spill, in which Hewson was defeated by Alexander Downer.

Judi Moylan was appointed to Downer's shadow ministry as the shadow small business minister.

Judi Moylan was moved to the status of women portfolio in October 1997 and dropped from the ministry after the 1998 election.

Judi Moylan was a leading member of the Liberal Party's "small-l liberal" wing, which made her stand out in an increasingly conservative party.