Judith Marilyn Maddigan (; born 3 February 1948), Australian politician, was Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 2003 to 2005. She was the member for the seat of Essendon from 1996 to 2010, representing the Labor Party. Maddigan was born in Melbourne, and was educated at Tintern Grammar and the University of Melbourne. She was a librarian before entering politics. She was the first woman Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. References External links 1948 births Living people Australian Labor Party members of the Parliament of Victoria Members of the Victorian Legislative Assembly Speakers of the Victorian Legislative Assembly 21st-century Australian politicians 21st-century Australian women politicians Women members of the Victorian Legislative Assembly Politicians from Melbourne University of Melbourne alumni politicians