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The Hon. Dr. andrew Theophanous

His works and his writings

The Hon. Dr. andrew Theophanous

His works and his writings

About Andrew

The Hon. Dr. Andrew Theophanous was the Federal Member for Calwell, which was located in Melbourne's north-west. He was a Member of the House of Representatives from October 1980 until November 2001. During this period, Dr Theophanous had an outstanding parliamentary record. He served on a wide variety of Parliamentary Committees. And as a Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and the Minister for Health.

THROUGHOUT HIS 21 YEARS OF PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE, DR. THEOPHANOUS WORKED TIRELESSLY ON ISSUES SUCH AS MULTICULTURALISM, IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE ISSUES. HE HAS ALSO BEEN INVOLVED IN THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL JUSTICE, INCLUDING RECONCILIATION WITH INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS AND GENERAL HUMAN RIGHTS. (SEE UNDER SECTION 4). IN ADDITION HE HAS CONCERNED HIMSELF WITH WORK IN A RANGE OF FOREIGN POLICY ISSUES (SEE UNDER SECTION 5).

Andrew has also had a substantial academic career. Prior to being elected to parliament, Andrew achieved three university degrees, including Doctor of Philosophy. He taught in universities in Melbourne and the USA. Andrew has also written three published books and more than 20 articles, continuing his academic writing even during his years in parliament .

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Andrew's General Works in Federal Parliament and in his electorate

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Andrew's Work on Multiculturalism, social justice and human Rights

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Born at Polis Chrisohou, Paphos, Cyprus, Andrew Theophanous migrated to Australia at the age of eight, with his mother, brother and sister; his father had arrived three years earlier. He grew up in the working class suburb of Broadmeadows, where his parents were factory workers. He managed to enter university and graduated with a BA (First Class Honours in Philosophy) from Monash University. He was admitted to Oxford University in England where he received a B Litt degree.
Under a special lectureship award from the National Foundation of Humanities of the US government, Andrew lectured at the University of Nevada in Reno for two years. Upon returning to Australia, he taught at Melbourne and Monash Universities and gained his Ph D in Philosophy from Melbourne University.

In 1996, Andrew married Dr. Kathryn Eriksson, an Archaeologist specialising on the East Mediterranean societies of the Bronze Age. They have a daughter Margaret who is working as a film and theatre director. Andrew also has a daughter Marieke from his first marriage. She is working as a senior economist for the Federal Government.

Left: Andrew and Kathryn at their wedding on 8 September 1996

The Hon. Dr. andrew Theophanous

The Hon. Dr. andrew Theophanous

About Andrew

Andrew's Academic Work & Published Works

Andrew's General Works in Federal Parliament and in his electorate

Andrew's General Works in Federal Parliament and in his electorate

Andrew's General Works in Federal Parliament and in his electorate

Andrew's General Works in Federal Parliament and in his electorate

Andrew's General Works in Federal Parliament and in his electorate

Andrew's Work on Multiculturalism, social justice and human Rights

Andrew's Work on Multiculturalism, social justice and human Rights

Andrew's Work on Multiculturalism, social justice and human Rights

Andrew's Work on Foreign Policy issues

Andrew's Work on Multiculturalism, social justice and human Rights

Andrew's Work on Multiculturalism, social justice and human Rights

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The Hon. Dr. andrew Theophanous

The Hon. Dr. andrew Theophanous

About Andrew

Andrew's Academic Work & Published Works

Andrew's General Works in Federal Parliament and in his electorate

Andrew's General Works in Federal Parliament and in his electorate

Andrew's General Works in Federal Parliament and in his electorate

Andrew's General Works in Federal Parliament and in his electorate

Andrew's General Works in Federal Parliament and in his electorate

Andrew's Work on Multiculturalism, social justice and human Rights

Andrew's Work on Multiculturalism, social justice and human Rights

Andrew's Work on Multiculturalism, social justice and human Rights

Andrew's Work on Foreign Policy issues

Andrew's Work on Multiculturalism, social justice and human Rights

Andrew's Work on Multiculturalism, social justice and human Rights

A BRIEF NOTE ON PERSONAL LIFE

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