Fiona Martin
Dr Fiona Martin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Reid | |
| In office 18 May 2019 – 21 May 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Craig Laundy |
| Succeeded by | Sally Sitou |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fiona Barbouttis 16 November 1977 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal (until 2024) |
| Parent | George & Kathleen Barbouttis |
| Education | Santa Sabina College and Rosebank College |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Profession | Psychologist |
Fiona Barbouttis Martin (born 16 November 1977) is an Australian psychologist and former politician who served as the Member for Reid from 2019, becoming the first woman to represent the seat. She was defeated for re-election in 2022 by Labor's Sally Sitou.
Before being elected, Martin was an educational and developmental psychologist and small business owner. During her term in Parliament, she chaired the first ever Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Committee and made national headlines for being one of five Liberal MPs to vote against the Government in favour of an amendment strengthening protections for vulnerable young people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
After her defeat, Martin returned to private practice and continues to advocate for mental health. She let her membership of the Liberal Party lapse in 2024.