Alison Sarah Cupper (born 20 January 1980) is an Australian politician. She was an Independent member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 2018 until 2022, representing the seat of Mildura and was a previous Labor candidate.
Ali Cupper | |
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| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Mildura | |
| In office 24 November 2018 – November 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Crisp |
| Succeeded by | Jade Benham |
| Deputy Leader of Reason Coalition | |
| In office 4 December 2020 – 13 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Independent (2018–present) |
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Political career
editShe served on Mildura Rural City Council from 2013, and during that time was twice deputy mayor. She contested the seat of Mildura unsuccessfully in 2010 as the Labor candidate and as an independent in 2014, before winning the seat in 2018, becoming the first woman to hold the seat.[1]
During Cupper's first year in office, she successfully lobbied the Andrews Government to return the privately operated Mildura Base Hospital to public management.
On 4 December 2020, Cupper entered into a coalition agreement with Fiona Patten, leader of the Reason Party.[2] The coalition agreement granted Reason a second representative in the Victorian Parliament, with Cupper being appointed Deputy Leader while retaining her status as an independent member of the Legislative Assembly.[3][4] Cupper ended the agreement on 13 May 2021.[5]
Personal life
editPrior to her entry to the state Parliament, Cupper worked as a social worker and solicitor.[6]
Cupper is married and has one child.
References
edit- ^ "ALP endorses Mildura candidate". ABC News. 23 September 2010. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ Willingham, Richard (3 December 2020). "Victorian MPs Fiona Patten and Ali Cupper form unique coalition". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ^ Towell, Noel (3 December 2020). "Mildura MP joins Patten's party, hopes for movement on the station". The Age. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ^ Taylor, Matt (4 December 2020). "Ali Cupper joins Reason Party for 'biggest wins' for Mildura". Sunraysia Daily. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ^ Taylor, Matt (13 May 2021). "Mildura MP Ali Cupper splits with Reason Party". Sunraysia Daily. Archived from the original on 13 May 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ^ Green, Antony (2018). "Mildura". Victorian State Election 2018. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.