Joanne Ryan (politician)

Joanne Ryan MP
Member of the Australian Parliament for Lalor
Incumbent
Assumed office 7 September 2013
Preceded by	Julia Gillard
Personal details
Born	Joanne Catherine Ryan (1961-07-29) 29 July 1961 (age 63) Werribee, Victoria, Australia
Political party	Australian Labor Party
Children	3
Alma mater	Melbourne State College
Profession	Teacher Politician
Website	www.joanneryan.com.au

Joanne Catherine Ryan (born 29 July 1961) is an Australian politician and former schoolteacher. She is a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and has served in the House of Representatives since 2013, representing the Division of Lalor in Melbourne's western suburbs. Following the election of the Albanese Labor Government, Joanne Ryan was elected Chief Government Whip in the House of Representatives. She was a primary school principal immediately prior to her election.