Ian Maxfield

Who is Ian Maxfield?

Ian John Maxfield is a former Australian politician.

Born in Warragul, Victoria, he graduated from Drouin High School in 1976. In 1979 he received an A Grade Electrical Mechanic and Motor Control from Noble Park TAFE and became an electrician. In 1986 he became an organiser with the Shop Assistants Union. In 1999, he was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly as the Labor member for the Liberal-held seat of Narracan, defeating sitting member Florian Andrighetto. He held the seat until 2006, when he lost his seat in a surprise defeat to Liberal candidate Gary Blackwood.