Background
AUSTIN, Hon. Margaret Elizabeth was born on April 1, 1933. Daughter of Thomas Leonard and Margaret Leonard.
AUSTIN, Hon. Margaret Elizabeth was born on April 1, 1933. Daughter of Thomas Leonard and Margaret Leonard.
Canterbury University, also in London. Spoken languages: English.
Chairperson, Avonhead branch of the Labour party in Yaldhurst, until 1984. Member of the Communication and Road Safety Select Committee, Chairperson, Caucus subcommittee on Communications. Also served on the education, employment, transport and works, regional development caucus committees.
Leader of the NZ parliamentary Delegation to the Council of Europe and the European Parliament, 1985. Member of an Australian and NZ parliamentary party that visited the United States of America 1987. Minister of Internal Affairs, Minister of Arts and Culture, Minister of Civil Defence and Minister of Research Science and Technology, with additional responsibility for the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, 1990.
Professional career: taught in various Christchurch Schools. Head of Science, Christchurch Girls’ High School, 1971. Senior Mistress, Riccarton High School, 1977.
Curriculum development and education administration.
Roman Catholic
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