Louise Asher
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Louise Marjorie Asher AM (born 26 June 1956) is a retired Australian politician. She was a Liberal Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1999 to 2018, representing the electorate of Brighton; she previously served in the Victorian Legislative Council from 1992 to 1999 as member for Monash Province. Asher was the second longest-serving Deputy Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party after Sir Arthur Rylah, and served from 1999 to 2002, and again from 2006 to 2014. She also served as a minister in the Kennett, Baillieu and Napthine governments.
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Louise Asher | |
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Minister for Tourism and Major Events Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business | |
In office 2 December 2010 – 29 November 2014 | |
Premier | Ted Baillieu (2010–2013) Denis Napthine (2013–2014) |
Preceded by | Tim Holding |
Member of the Victorian Parliament for Brighton | |
In office 18 September 1999 – 24 November 2018 | |
Preceded by | Alan Stockdale |
Succeeded by | James Newbury |
Personal details | |
Born | (1956-06-26) 26 June 1956 (age 67) Melbourne, Australia |
Political party | Liberal Party |
Alma mater | University of Melbourne Monash University |
Profession | Teacher |
Website | Parliament web page Party web page |
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