Martin Francis Dixon (born 29 September 1955) is a former Australian politician. Dixon was a Liberal Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1996 to 2018, representing the electorates of Dromana (1996–2002) and Nepean (2002–2018). He was Minister for Education in the Baillieu and Napthine governments from 2010 to 2014.
Martin Dixon | |
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Victorian Minister for Education | |
In office 2 December 2010 – 4 December 2014 | |
Premier | Ted Baillieu Denis Napthine |
Preceded by | Bronwyn Pike |
Succeeded by | James Merlino |
Member of the Victorian Parliament for Dromana | |
In office 30 March 1996 – 30 November 2002 | |
Preceded by | Tony Hyams |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
Member of the Victorian Parliament for Nepean | |
In office 30 November 2002 – 24 November 2018 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Chris Brayne |
Personal details | |
Born | 29 September 1955 |
Political party | Liberal Party |
Alma mater | Australian Catholic University and La Trobe University |
Profession | Education |
Website | www.martindixon.org |
Dixon has been a member of a number of Joint Parliamentary Committees, as well as holding various portfolio positions in shadow cabinet including Education and Training, Education Services, Skills and Employment, Innovation, Victorian Communities and Veterans Affairs.
Education
editDixon was educated at Marcellin College, the Australian Catholic University and La Trobe University. He holds a Diploma of Teaching and a Bachelor of Education degree. Prior to entering Parliament, he worked as a teacher, a school principal and as Deputy Chairman of Primary Education at the Catholic Education Office in Melbourne.
References
editExternal links
edit- Hon Martin Dixon. Parliament of Victoria
- Official website
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