Martin Dixon

Martin Francis Dixon (born 29 September 1955) is a former Australian politician. Dixon was a Liberal Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1996 to 2018, representing the electorates of Dromana (1996–2002) and Nepean (2002–2018). He was Minister for Education in the Baillieu and Napthine governments from 2010 to 2014.

For the academic lawyer, see Martin Dixon (academic lawyer).
The Honourable

Martin Dixon
Victorian
Minister for Education
In office
2 December 2010 – 4 December 2014
PremierTed Baillieu
Denis Napthine
Preceded byBronwyn Pike
Succeeded byJames Merlino
Member of the Victorian Parliament
for Dromana
In office
30 March 1996 – 30 November 2002
Preceded byTony Hyams
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
Member of the Victorian Parliament
for Nepean
In office
30 November 2002 – 24 November 2018
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byChris Brayne
Personal details
Born (1955-09-29) 29 September 1955
Political partyLiberal Party
Alma materAustralian Catholic University and La Trobe University
ProfessionEducation
Websitewww.martindixon.org

Dixon has been a member of a number of Joint Parliamentary Committees, as well as holding various portfolio positions in shadow cabinet including Education and Training, Education Services, Skills and Employment, Innovation, Victorian Communities and Veterans Affairs.

Education

Dixon was educated at Marcellin College, the Australian Catholic University and La Trobe University. He holds a Diploma of Teaching and a Bachelor of Education degree. Prior to entering Parliament, he worked as a teacher, a school principal and as Deputy Chairman of Primary Education at the Catholic Education Office in Melbourne.

References
    Victorian Legislative Assembly
    Preceded by
    Tony Hyams    		 Member for Dromana
    1996–2002    		 District abolished
    District created Member for Nepean
    2002–2018    		 Succeeded by
    Chris Brayne
    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Bronwyn Pike    		 Minister for Education
    2010–2014    		 Succeeded by
    James Merlino


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