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O'Dwyer attended [[Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne|Presbyterian Ladies' College]] and the [[University of Melbourne]], where she studied Law and Arts.<ref name=LW>Lawyers Weekly (2009). [http://www.vic.liberal.org.au/People/FederalHouseOfRepresentativesCandidates/KellyODwyer/tabid/208/Default.aspx Former Freehills lawyer wins pre-selection]. Retrieved 29 October 2009.</ref> After working as a solicitor for [[Freehills]] in [[Melbourne]],<ref name=LW /> O'Dwyer spent four years as an advisor to [[Peter Costello]], then the member for the federal division of [[Division of Higgins|Higgins]] and the [[Treasurer of Australia|Federal Treasurer]]. She then became an executive at the [[National Australia Bank]].<ref name="The_Age_Costello_to_endorse">{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/national/costello-to-endorse-liberal-activist-as-higgins-candidate-20090703-d7ut.html|title=Costello to endorse Liberal activist as Higgins candidate|last=Grattan|first=Michelle|date=4 July 2009|publisher=The Age|accessdate=31 October 2009}}</ref> |
O'Dwyer attended [[Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne|Presbyterian Ladies' College]] and the [[University of Melbourne]], where she studied Law and Arts.<ref name=LW>Lawyers Weekly (2009). [http://www.vic.liberal.org.au/People/FederalHouseOfRepresentativesCandidates/KellyODwyer/tabid/208/Default.aspx Former Freehills lawyer wins pre-selection]. Retrieved 29 October 2009.</ref> After working as a solicitor for [[Freehills]] in [[Melbourne]],<ref name=LW /> O'Dwyer spent four years as an advisor to [[Peter Costello]], then the member for the federal division of [[Division of Higgins|Higgins]] and the [[Treasurer of Australia|Federal Treasurer]]. She then became an executive at the [[National Australia Bank]].<ref name="The_Age_Costello_to_endorse">{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/national/costello-to-endorse-liberal-activist-as-higgins-candidate-20090703-d7ut.html|title=Costello to endorse Liberal activist as Higgins candidate|last=Grattan|first=Michelle|date=4 July 2009|publisher=The Age|accessdate=31 October 2009}}</ref> |
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Costello decided in 2009 not to seek another term of office at the next federal election.<ref>{{cite news | title=Peter Costello's retirement draws praise | date=15 June 2009 | publisher=[[Australian Associated Press|AAP]] | url=http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25638123-421,00.html}}</ref> On 17 September 2009, O'Dwyer was pre-selected to stand as the Liberal Party candidate for Higgins at the next election.<ref>{{cite news | last=Harvey | first=Michael | title=Kelly O'Dwyer secures preselection for Peter Costello's seat of Higgins | date=17 September 2009 | publisher=Herald Sun | url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/kelly-odwyer-secures-preselection-for-peter-costellos-seat-of-higgins/story-e6frf7jo-1225776258587}}</ref> Peter Costello then announced his resignation from Parliament in October 2009.<ref>{{cite news | title=Malcolm in the muddle | date=10 October 2009| publisher=[[Sydney Morning Herald]] | url=http://www.smh.com.au/national/malcolm-in-the-muddle-20091009-gqu2.html}}</ref> He stated that he chose to retire ahead of the next federal election as a contribution to renewal of the Liberal Party and that O'Dwyer would contribute to this process.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/10/07/2707333.htm|title=Costello quits politics|last=Rogers|first=Emma|date=7 October 2009|publisher=ABC News |accessdate=31 October 2009}}</ref>A by-election will be held in December 2009. O'Dwyer is considered a "shoe-in" |
Costello decided in 2009 not to seek another term of office at the next federal election.<ref>{{cite news | title=Peter Costello's retirement draws praise | date=15 June 2009 | publisher=[[Australian Associated Press|AAP]] | url=http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25638123-421,00.html}}</ref> On 17 September 2009, O'Dwyer was pre-selected to stand as the Liberal Party candidate for Higgins at the next election.<ref>{{cite news | last=Harvey | first=Michael | title=Kelly O'Dwyer secures preselection for Peter Costello's seat of Higgins | date=17 September 2009 | publisher=Herald Sun | url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/kelly-odwyer-secures-preselection-for-peter-costellos-seat-of-higgins/story-e6frf7jo-1225776258587}}</ref> Peter Costello then announced his resignation from Parliament in October 2009.<ref>{{cite news | title=Malcolm in the muddle | date=10 October 2009| publisher=[[Sydney Morning Herald]] | url=http://www.smh.com.au/national/malcolm-in-the-muddle-20091009-gqu2.html}}</ref> He stated that he chose to retire ahead of the next federal election as a contribution to renewal of the Liberal Party and that O'Dwyer would contribute to this process.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/10/07/2707333.htm|title=Costello quits politics|last=Rogers|first=Emma|date=7 October 2009|publisher=ABC News |accessdate=31 October 2009}}</ref>A by-election will be held in December 2009. O'Dwyer is considered a "shoe-in",<ref>http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26340570-5003402,00.html</ref> especially since the Labor Party is not contesting the seat. |
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In winning preselection, O'Dwyer became the first woman to win Liberal Party preselection for a [[safe seat]] in metropolitan Melbourne.<ref>{{cite news | title=Costello staffer wins Higgins preselection | date=17 September 2009| publisher=[[Australian Associated Press|AAP]] | url=http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26090004-5003402,00.html}}</ref> During the preselection process federal Liberal politicians [[Sophie Mirabella]], [[Fran Bailey]] and [[ Helen Coonan]] claimed that there had been a sexist campaign against O'Dwyer's candidacy, with some preselectors being told that a 'leadership seat' such as Higgins was unsuited to a woman and that being elected to a federal seat might endanger her marriage.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/national/sexism-claims-in-race-for-costellos-seat-20090914-fnvb.html|title=Sexism claims in race for Costello's seat|last=Schubert|first=Misha|date=15 September 2009|publisher=The Age|accessdate=31 October 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/national/exliberal-minister-joins-sexism-outcry-20090915-fpoi.html|title=Ex-Liberal minister joins sexism outcry|last=Schubert|first=Misha|date=16 September 2009|publisher=The Age|accessdate=31 October 2009}}</ref> |
In winning preselection, O'Dwyer became the first woman to win Liberal Party preselection for a [[safe seat]] in metropolitan Melbourne.<ref>{{cite news | title=Costello staffer wins Higgins preselection | date=17 September 2009| publisher=[[Australian Associated Press|AAP]] | url=http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26090004-5003402,00.html}}</ref> During the preselection process federal Liberal politicians [[Sophie Mirabella]], [[Fran Bailey]] and [[ Helen Coonan]] claimed that there had been a sexist campaign against O'Dwyer's candidacy, with some preselectors being told that a 'leadership seat' such as Higgins was unsuited to a woman and that being elected to a federal seat might endanger her marriage.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/national/sexism-claims-in-race-for-costellos-seat-20090914-fnvb.html|title=Sexism claims in race for Costello's seat|last=Schubert|first=Misha|date=15 September 2009|publisher=The Age|accessdate=31 October 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/national/exliberal-minister-joins-sexism-outcry-20090915-fpoi.html|title=Ex-Liberal minister joins sexism outcry|last=Schubert|first=Misha|date=16 September 2009|publisher=The Age|accessdate=31 October 2009}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 07:32, 19 November 2009
Kelly O'Dwyer is the Liberal Party candidate for the 2009 Higgins by-election in the Australian House of Representatives. She is an Australian lawyer and businesswoman.
Biography
O'Dwyer attended Presbyterian Ladies' College and the University of Melbourne, where she studied Law and Arts.[1] After working as a solicitor for Freehills in Melbourne,[1] O'Dwyer spent four years as an advisor to Peter Costello, then the member for the federal division of Higgins and the Federal Treasurer. She then became an executive at the National Australia Bank.[2]
Costello decided in 2009 not to seek another term of office at the next federal election.[3] On 17 September 2009, O'Dwyer was pre-selected to stand as the Liberal Party candidate for Higgins at the next election.[4] Peter Costello then announced his resignation from Parliament in October 2009.[5] He stated that he chose to retire ahead of the next federal election as a contribution to renewal of the Liberal Party and that O'Dwyer would contribute to this process.[6]A by-election will be held in December 2009. O'Dwyer is considered a "shoe-in",[7] especially since the Labor Party is not contesting the seat.
In winning preselection, O'Dwyer became the first woman to win Liberal Party preselection for a safe seat in metropolitan Melbourne.[8] During the preselection process federal Liberal politicians Sophie Mirabella, Fran Bailey and Helen Coonan claimed that there had been a sexist campaign against O'Dwyer's candidacy, with some preselectors being told that a 'leadership seat' such as Higgins was unsuited to a woman and that being elected to a federal seat might endanger her marriage.[9][10]
Australian Broadcasting Corporation election commentator Anthony Green has written that O'Dwyer will become a member of the federal Liberal Party's shadow ministry if she is elected.[11]
References
- ^ a b Lawyers Weekly (2009). Former Freehills lawyer wins pre-selection. Retrieved 29 October 2009.
- ^ Grattan, Michelle (4 July 2009). "Costello to endorse Liberal activist as Higgins candidate". The Age. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
- ^ "Peter Costello's retirement draws praise". AAP. 15 June 2009.
- ^ Harvey, Michael (17 September 2009). "Kelly O'Dwyer secures preselection for Peter Costello's seat of Higgins". Herald Sun.
- ^ "Malcolm in the muddle". Sydney Morning Herald. 10 October 2009.
- ^ Rogers, Emma (7 October 2009). "Costello quits politics". ABC News. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
- ^ http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26340570-5003402,00.html
- ^ "Costello staffer wins Higgins preselection". AAP. 17 September 2009.
- ^ Schubert, Misha (15 September 2009). "Sexism claims in race for Costello's seat". The Age. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
- ^ Schubert, Misha (16 September 2009). "Ex-Liberal minister joins sexism outcry". The Age. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
- ^ Green, Anthony (2009). "Higgins By-election". Anthony Green's Election Blog. ABC Elections. Retrieved 31 October 2009.