Heidrun Silhavy

Heidrun Silhavy (born 20 May 1956) is an Austrian politician who was Minister for Women, Media and Public Service in 2008.

[1] She later became deputy chairperson of the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ).

[2] She received the Grand Decoration of Honour in Silver with Star for Services to the Republic of Austria in 2004.

[3] She held a leading position in the Austrian Trade Union Federation and was offered the role of deputy president of the organisation in 2009, which she however declined.

She was state secretary at the Chancellery from 11 January 2007, and then succeeded Doris Bures as Minister for Women, Media and Public Service in July 2008.