Mary Bluett is President of the Australian Education Union (Victorian Branch). The AEU (Victorian Branch) has 30,000 members in government primary and secondary schools, TAFE, Adult Migrant Education Services, Disability Services and Preschools.

Mary began her teaching career at Camberwell High School in 1974. She was a secondary Biology, Science and Mathematics teacher. She also developed an interest in student welfare and the education of girls.

Mary has a long history of union activism, being elected to her union's Council in 1975 (her second year of teaching and International Women's Year).

Mary has held the positions of Vice President, Deputy President and President of the VSTA (Victorian Secondary Teachers Association). She was the first female President of the VSTA (1994) and the first female President of the AEU Victorian Branch (1998).

Mary is also a Federal Executive member and a director of the International Trust Fund. She has also been a Victorian Trades Hall Council Vice President as well as Executive member over many years. She also has experience on the Teachers Registration Board, State Superannuation Board, Director Housing Co-op and Director Trades Hall Finance. Mary has over the years been elected to represent the AEU at International Congresses/Forums in Canada, Melbourne, India, Sweden, Thailand, Zimbabwe America and Brazil.

Mary is passionate about public education and those who serve it. She has developed a method of campaigning that engages the Victorian community, shapes electoral demands and focuses on political parties.

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