Sarah Witty
Sarah Witty | |
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Witty in 2025 | |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Melbourne | |
| Assumed office 3 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Adam Bandt |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor |
Sarah Jane Witty 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.[1][2] In the election, Witty defeated Adam Bandt, the leader of the Australian Greens, who had held the seat of Melbourne since 2010.[1]
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.[3] Witty has also been a foster carer.[3]
Witty's 2025 campaign was launched by Penny Wong, a fellow member of the Labor Left faction.[3]
References
- ^ a b Evans, Jake (7 May 2025). "Greens leader Adam Bandt projected to lose in Melbourne, leaving party without its captain". ABC News. Archived from the original on 7 May 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ^ Basford Canales, Sarah (7 May 2025). "Adam Bandt projected to lose Melbourne seat leaving federal Greens without a leader". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 7 May 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ^ a b c Kolovos, Benita (7 May 2025). "Who is Sarah Witty? The Labor candidate set to dethrone Greens leader Adam Bandt in Melbourne". Guardian Australia. Retrieved 7 May 2025.