Member for Batman
Martin Ferguson was first elected to the Federal Parliament in March 1996.
Since being elected, Martin has served as a member of Labor’s front bench in a number of senior roles. Prior to entering Parliament, Martin was the president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (1990-96) and vice-president (1985-90).
Martin joined the ACTU after fifteen years service with the then Miscellaneous Workers’ Union. During this period, he worked as a Research Officer, was elected Assistant General Secretary in 1981 and finally as General Secretary in 1984.
From 1990-96, Martin was a member of the governing body of the International Labor Organisation.
He received an Order of Australia in June 1996 for his contribution to working people.
Martin has an Honours Degree in Economics from Sydney University. He is married and has two adult children. Martin and his family live in Melbourne.