Age, Biography and Wiki
Wendy Askew (Wendy Anne Bushby) was born on 16 March, 1963 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, is an Australian politician. Discover Wendy Askew's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old?
| Popular As |
Wendy Anne Bushby |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
60 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
16 March 1963 |
| Birthday |
16 March |
| Birthplace |
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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She is a member of famous Politician with the age 60 years old group.
Wendy Askew Height, Weight & Measurements
At 60 years old, Wendy Askew height not available right now. We will update Wendy Askew's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
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Wendy Askew Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Wendy Askew worth at the age of 60 years old? Wendy Askew’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. She is from Australia. We have estimated Wendy Askew's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
Wendy Askew Social Network
Timeline
Wendy Anne Askew (née Bushby; formerly Summers; born 16 March 1963) is an Australian politician who is a Senator for Tasmania, representing the Liberal Party.
Askew is the fourth woman to represent the Tasmanian Liberals in federal parliament and the first since Jocelyn Newman retired in 2002.
After the Coalition's defeat at the 2022 federal election, Askew was appointed Chief Opposition Whip in the Senate.
Askew is affiliated with the National Right faction of the Liberal Party, after previously being factionally unaligned during the Morrison government years.
She was known as Wendy Summers until her marriage in September 2018.
Prior to entering politics, Askew worked in a variety of roles in the public and private sectors.
She was general manager of the St Giles Society, a disability services provider, and also spent 20 years in the banking industry, including roles with Westpac and the Commonwealth Bank.
Immediately prior to her elevation to the Senate she was working as an adviser to federal education minister Dan Tehan.
Askew held various senior positions in the Tasmanian Liberals, serving on the state executive, as party treasurer, and as a senior vice-president of the party.
In 2018, it was reported that she would be a candidate for Senate preselection for the 2019 federal election.
She was appointed to a casual vacancy on 6 March 2019 in place of her brother David Bushby.
Askew was born in Launceston, Tasmania.
Askew's brother David Bushby announced his retirement from the Senate in January 2019.
She subsequently defeated seven other candidates to become the Liberal Party's nominee for the casual vacancy caused by his resignation.
She will serve the remainder of his six-year term, which expires in June 2022.
Askew was temporarily appointed to the Senate on 6 March 2019 by state governor Kate Warner under the provisions of section 15 of the constitution, as the state parliament was not in session.
A joint sitting of the state parliament on 20 March 2019 formalised her appointment to the Senate.
