Background
Moylan was born in the Perth suburb of Guildford and educated at Perth Technical College.
Moylan was born in the Perth suburb of Guildford and educated at Perth Technical College.
She was an education officer and lecturer, a real estate agent and company director before entering politics. She was President of the Midland and Districts Chamber of Commerce 1990-1991. On 28 July 2011, she announced she would stand down at the next federal election.
Moylan was a member of the Opposition Shadow Ministry 1994-1996 and was Minister for Family Services and Minister assisting the Prime Minister for the Status of Women from 1996 to 1998. Moylan was a leading member of the Liberal Party"s "small-l liberal" wing, which made her stand out in an increasingly conservative party.