Maxine McKew

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About Maxine

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Maxine at home in Epping with her partner Bob.

Maxine has been a TV and print journalist for over 30 years.

With 30 years experience in public life, Maxine is a strong voice for Bennelong.

As part of Kevin Rudd’s team, Maxine has fresh ideas for Australia’s future.

Maxine lives locally in Epping

Maxine lives in Epping with her partner Bob.

'It's a dynamic community of great diversity. Everywhere I go I find tremendous community spirit. I am proud to represent the people of Bennelong.'




30 years experience in public life as an ABC journalist

Maxine started working as a cadet journalist with the ABC at the age of 21. She has won a Walkley Award and a Logie and has hosted prestigious public affairs programs such as Lateline and The 7.30 Report on ABC Television. She was also a reporter for The Bulletin from 1999 to 2004.



A Strong Voice for Bennelong residents

As the Member for Bennelong, Maxine is a strong voice for local residents, listening to important issues.



Fresh Ideas for Australia's Future

Kevin Rudd and Maxine are providing fresh ideas for Australia's future by:

  • Keeping our economy strong by investing in an education revolution, skilling up our workforce with trades training centres in our schools and helping children with new literacy and numeracy programs.

  • Acting decisively on climate change to protect our economic future and our children's future.

  • Providing fairness and balance to our workplace laws.

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Contact Summary

Bennelong
Electorate Office

44-46 Oxford St
Epping NSW 1710
Ph: (02) 9868 1399
Fax:(02) 9868 1599
Maxine.McKew.MP@aph.gov.au

Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
PO Box 6022
House of Representatives
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 4939

Bennelong Electorate

Electorate of Hinkler