Sarah Witty
Sarah Witty | |
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| File:Photo 22-5-2025, 8 38 04 pm (1).jpg Witty in 2025 | |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Melbourne | |
| Assumed office 3 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Adam Bandt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 December 1972 |
| Citizenship | British (1972–2025) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Party | Labor |
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Sarah Jane Witty (born 12 December 1972)[1] is an Australian politician who has served as the member of parliament (MP) for the Victorian division of Melbourne since 2025. She is a member of the Labor Party.[2][3] In the election, Witty defeated Adam Bandt, the leader of the Australian Greens, who had held the seat of Melbourne since 2010.[2]
Early career
[edit | edit source]Prior to entering politics, Witty worked with several charitable organisations, including as CEO of The Nappy Collective and as a staff member at Homes for Homes. She had also run a ballet studio, owned a Subway franchise and worked as both a small business lender and insurer.[4] Witty has also been a foster carer.[4]
Political career
[edit | edit source]Witty was the Labor candidate for the Melba Ward of Yarra City Council at the local government elections in 2024. She came second with a 46.86% vote after preferences, losing to independent candidate Meca Ho.[5]
Following the local elections, Witty was asked to run for the division of Melbourne at the 2025 federal election.[6] Her federal election campaign was launched by Labor federal minister Penny Wong, who was a fellow member of the Labor Left faction.[4]
Witty is part of Labor's Socialist Left faction and is a member of the Australian Services Union.[7]
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- 1972 births
- Living people
- Australian Labor Party members of the Parliament of Australia
- Members of the Australian House of Representatives
- Members of the Australian House of Representatives for Melbourne
- Women members of the Australian House of Representatives
- People who lost British citizenship
- 21st-century Australian women politicians
- Australian MPs 2025–2028
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