About Ann Barker
Ann Barker was first elected as the State Member for Oakleigh in September 1999 and was re-elected in November 2002 and again in November 2006.
Ann is a member of the Victorian Government led by Premier John Brumby. She was elected Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly in December 2006.
Ann is a well known advocate for the local community. Strongly representing local residents and community organisations to ensure they get a fair go.
Her particular policy interests are health, education and youth issues.
Ann is married with two adult children and lives in Oakleigh.
Local community groups
Involved with a variety of local community organisations including:- MonashLink Community Health Centre
- Murrumbeena Park Bowls Club
- Friends of Scotchmans Creek
- Oakleigh Amateur Football Club
- Oakleigh Cannons Soccer Club
- Monash Kids
- Community Life Action Group (CLAG)
- Oakleigh City Band
- Oakleigh Cricket Club
- Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL Club
Current parliamentary responsibilities
- Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
- Member of Legislative Assembly Standing Orders Committee
- Member of the Victorian State Parliamentary Democracy Reference Group
- Chair of Ministerial Advisory Committee on Students with Disabilities and Additional Learning Needs
Previous experience
- Parliamentary Secretary for Training and Higher Education
- Acting Speaker (Temporary Chair of Committees)
- Public Accounts and Estimates Committee
- Adviser to Simon Crean, then Minister for Employment, Education and Training
- Member of Victorian Parliament (1988 -1992)
- Worked with Joan Child, first female Speaker of the Australian Parliament
- Member of Monash Medical Centre Board
- Office Manager for Victorian Court Information and Welfare Network
