Sharman Stone
Sharman Nancy Stone AM (née Bawden; born 23 April 1951) is a former Australian politician who represented Murray in the Australian House of Representatives between March 1996 and July 2016 as a member of the Liberal Party. She currently serves as the Australian Ambassador for Women and Girls after Natasha Stott Despoja stepped down from the role in late 2016.
Dr Sharman Stone | |
|---|---|
| Ambassador of Australia for Women and Girls | |
| Assumed office 21 November 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Natasha Stott Despoja |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Murray | |
| In office 2 March 1996 – 9 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Lloyd |
| Succeeded by | Damian Drum |
| Minister for Workforce Participation | |
| In office 27 January 2006 – 3 December 2007 | |
| Prime Minister | John Howard |
| Preceded by | Peter Dutton |
| Succeeded by | Brendan O'Connor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sharman Nancy Bawden 23 April 1951 Pyramid Hill, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Doug Stone (divorced) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Farmer |
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