Maxine McKew
Maxine McKew is a former Australian politician and journalist who served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives for the Labor Party from 2007 to 2010. She is perhaps best known for her historic victory over former Prime Minister John Howard in the 2007 federal election, which marked a significant shift in Australian politics. McKew has a background in journalism, having worked with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), and has been an advocate for various social issues, including education and women's rights.
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Maxine McKew is mentioned as a competent woman who defeated John Howard.
Australian women turned their backs on Ley. But they won’t forgive Taylor for this assassination
Australia· 2026-02-17
Maxine McKew delivered a joke during the event where Malcolm Turnbull and Barry Jones spoke.
Even Martha Stewart was made to wait for a table at Totti’sAustralia· 2025-05-30
Maxine McKew is a former ABC journalist who famously dethroned John Howard in the Bennelong seat.
Frantic calls, party concern as Lib candidate under spotlightAustralia· 2025-04-14
