Lauren Jane Moss (born 6 May 1987) is an Australian politician. She was elected the Labor member for Casuarina in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly in a by-election held on 18 October 2014 to replace Kon Vatskalis, a seat which she held for 10 years. She is the youngest ever member of Northern Territory Parliament. Prior to entering politics she was a youth advocate.[1]
Lauren Moss | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Casuarina | |
| In office 18 October 2014 – August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Kon Vatskalis |
| Succeeded by | Khoda Patel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lauren Jane Moss 6 May 1987 Crewe, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse | Jake Lutz |
| Alma mater | Charles Darwin University Monash University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
editBorn in Crewe in the United Kingdom, Moss has lived in the Northern Territory since emigrating to Australia in 1999.[2] She has a Bachelor of Business from Charles Darwin University and Monash University. Before entering politics, she ran a small business and worked in mental health services.[citation needed]
She won an Excellence in Youth Leadership award at the NT Young Achiever Awards and the NT Pride of Australia Young Leader Medal. She was also a finalist in the NT Young Australian of the Year, Darwin City Council Young Citizen of the Year, and The Australian Woman's Weekly Women of the Future.[3]
Politics
edit| Years | Term | Electoral division | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2016 | 12th | Casuarina | Labor | |
| 2016–2020 | 13th | Casuarina | Labor | |
| 2020–present | 14th | Casuarina | Labor | |
Moss is the youngest ever member of the Northern Territory Parliament and is the second member of Indian descent. Moss' grandfather was from India and migrated to England.[3]
Member for Casuarina
editMoss became the Member for Casuarina at a by-election held on 18 October 2014 to replace Kon Vatskalis who retired. She was re-elected at the 2016 Northern Territory Election.[4] She is currently the Minister for Corporate and Information Services and Minister for Tourism and Culture.[5]
In the 2024 Northern Territory general election, she was unseated by Khoda Patel from the Country Liberal Party.[6]
References
edit- ^ Green, Antony (23 January 2024). "2014 Casuarina by-election". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ "Youth NT Conference" (PDF). Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ^ a b "Lauren Moss, Candidate for Casuarina". Territory Labor. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ "Electorate: Casuarina". ABC News. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
- ^ "Members: Hon Lauren Moss". Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ "Casuarina - NT Electorate, Candidates, Results". abc.net.au. 25 August 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2024.