Louise Asher

The Honourable Louise Asher AM
Minister for Tourism and Major Events Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business
In office 2 December 2010 – 29 November 2014
Premier	Ted Baillieu (2010–2013) Denis Napthine (2013–2014)
Preceded by	Tim Holding
Member of the Victorian Parliament for Brighton
In office 18 September 1999 – 24 November 2018
Preceded by	Alan Stockdale
Succeeded by	James Newbury
Personal details
Born	(1956-06-26) 26 June 1956 (age 67) Melbourne, Australia
Political party	Liberal Party
Alma mater	University of Melbourne Monash University
Profession	Teacher
Website	Parliament web page Party web page

Louise Marjorie Asher AM (born 26 June 1956) is a retired Australian politician. She was a Liberal Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1999 to 2018, representing the electorate of Brighton; she previously served in the Victorian Legislative Council from 1992 to 1999 as member for Monash Province. Asher was the second longest-serving Deputy Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party after Sir Arthur Rylah, and served from 1999 to 2002, and again from 2006 to 2014. She also served as a minister in the Kennett, Baillieu and Napthine governments.