House of RepresentativesIn officeIndependentVictoria · Division of KooyongMember of the House of Representatives
Monique Ryan
Profile
Monique Ryan is an Australian politician and former paediatric neurologist who has served as the independent Member of Parliament for the Division of Kooyong since 2022. Before entering politics, she held a distinguished medical career, serving as the director of neurology at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital and publishing extensive research on neuromuscular diseases. As a 'teal independent,' Ryan campaigned on platforms of climate action, government integrity, and anti-corruption. Since her election, she has been a vocal advocate for policy reform, including successful efforts to improve the HECS student loan system.
Details
- Born
- 1967-01-20 · 59 years old
- Birth place
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Education
- University of Melbourne, Children's Hospital Boston, Lahey Clinic
- Career
- Paediatric neurologist, Director of Neurology at Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
