northern and eastern portions of the electorate. At the 2016 federal election, the incumbent Markus lost the seat of Macquarie to three-time challenger, Susan Templeman. Activist group GetUp! claimed to have played a significant role in the outcome as they targeted Markus in a direct electoral campaign. This included the distribution of how to vote material favouring Green and Labor candidates. Personal Markus lives in Riverstone. She is married to Jim Markus, who is from Papua New Guinea; together they have two children. References External links Louise Markus MP – Official website Louise Markus they vote for YOU 1958 births Living people Politicians from Sydney Australian social workers Social workers Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Australia Members of the Australian House of Representatives Members of the Australian House of Representatives for Greenway Members of the Australian House of Representatives for Macquarie University of New South Wales alumni Women members of the Australian House of Representatives 21st-century Australian politicians 21st-century Australian women politicians