Sheena Watt is an Australian politician, who has been a member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Northern Metropolitan Region since 13 October 2020. A Yorta Yorta woman, she is the first Indigenous Australian woman to represent the Australian Labor Party in the Parliament of Victoria.[1] She previously held the roles of Parliamentary Secretary for Housing since June 2022 and Parliamentary Secretary for Volunteers since December 2022.[2]
Sheena Watt | |
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| Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Northern Metropolitan Region | |
| Assumed office 13 October 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Jenny Mikakos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1983 or 1984 (age 40–41) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Website | https://sheenawatt.com.au/ |
During the 2023 referendum Watt campaigned tirelessly for a "Yes" vote, having fought for formal recognition of Indigenous peoples for much of her career.[3]
Watt is currently the Parliamentary Secretary for Climate action since October 2023[4] and the Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Services since May 2024[5]
Watt is a member of the Labor Left faction of the Labor Party.[6]
References
edit- ^ Kolovos, Benita (13 October 2020). "Sheena Watt makes Victorian Labor history". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Ms Sheena Watt". Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ Phillips, Mark (19 July 2023). "'This is unfinished business for me'". Brunswick Voice. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Sheena Watt | Parliament of Victoria". www.parliament.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Statement From The Premier | Premier of Victoria". www.premier.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ Ilanbey, Sumeyya; Fowler, Michael (3 October 2020). "Sheena Watt to become Labor's first female Indigenous state MP as Premier defends intervention". The Age. Retrieved 19 June 2023.