Michael Maher (Australian politician)

Michael Maher OAM
Member of the Australian Parliament for Lowe
In office 13 March 1982 – 11 July 1987
Preceded by	William McMahon
Succeeded by	Bob Woods
Personal details
Born	11 July 1936 Sydney, New South Wales
Died	29 September 2013 Sydney, New South Wales
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Australian Labor Party
Alma mater	University of Sydney
Occupation	Solicitor

Michael John Maher OAM (11 July 1936 – 29 September 2013) was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he attended De La Salle College, Ashfield and the University of Sydney and became a solicitor. A member of the Labor Party, he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in 1973, representing the seat of Drummoyne. He held Drummoyne until resigning to contest the 1982 Lowe by-election, caused by the resignation of former Liberal Prime Minister William McMahon. Maher was successful, and held the seat until 1987, when he was defeated by Bob Woods. Michael Maher was described in 2000 by a subsequent ALP Member for Lowe, John Murphy, as 'one of the most genuine and most loved members to grace this House'.

In 2000, Maher was honoured with the Order of Australia Medal for service to parliament at state and federal levels, and to the Maltese community of New South Wales.

Further reading

• Obituary

Parliament of New South Wales
Preceded by Reg Coady	Member for Drummoyne 1973 – 1982	Succeeded by John Murray
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by William McMahon	Member for Lowe 1982 – 1987	Succeeded by Bob Woods