Meredith Hunter (Australian politician)
| Meredith Hunter | |
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| Leader of the ACT Greens | |
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In office October 2008 – 20 October 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Deb Foskey |
| Succeeded by | Shane Rattenbury |
| Member of the ACT Legislative Assembly |
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In office 18 October 2008 – 20 October 2012 Serving with Stanhope, Dunne, Coe, Porter |
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| Preceded by | Wayne Berry |
| Succeeded by | Yvette Berry |
| Constituency | Ginninderra |
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22 July 1962 Canberra, ACT |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | ACT Greens |
| Relations | Mary Stevenson (grandmother) |
| Children | 3 sons |
| Alma mater | Australian National University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Meredith Hunter (born 22 July 1962), Australian politician, is a former member of the multi-member unicameral Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of Ginninderra for the ACT Greens from 2008 to 2012. She was also the Parliamentary Convenor of the ACT Greens.
Hunter (née Stevenson) was born in Canberra to John and Judy Stevenson. Her grandmother, Mary Stevenson, was the first woman elected to the ACT Advisory Council and was president of the Liberal Party's ACT Women's Branch. She was educated at the Australian National University and was later made an Adjunct Professional Associate at the University of Canberra.
Hunter had a high profile in the community sector prior to her election. She began her career as a youth worker in Canberra and went on to become a prominent youth affairs advocate. She was the director of the Youth Coalition of the ACT for over ten years and held executive positions with a number of national peak bodies, including the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition and National Shelter. Hunter was also a vocal spokesperson on community sector viability and social welfare issues, serving on the Board of the ACT Council of Social Service and as Chairwoman of ACT Shelter. Notably, Hunter was appointed Chair of the Youth Homelessness Strategy and Chair of Anti-Poverty Week. In 2008, she was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Youth Coalition for her contribution to children and young people.
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