Kat Theophanous is an Australian politician. She is the Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, representing the seat of Northcote since 2018.[2][3] She is a member of the Labor Right factions the cons.[4]
Kat Theophanous | |
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| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Northcote | |
| Assumed office 24 November 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Lidia Thorpe |
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| Born | 9 December 1986[1] Melbourne |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Parent | Theo Theophanous (father) |
| Website | www |
Theophanous was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Women’s Health in 2022.
Background
editTheophanous was born and raised in Alphington, the youngest child of Greek Cypriot migrant parents. She defeated Greens' Lidia Thorpe at the 2018 State Election to become the Member of Parliament for Northcote.
Professional Experience
editBefore entering Parliament, Theophanous worked as an Advisor to Fiona Richardson, the previous Labor Member for Northcote and former Minister for Women and Prevention of Family Violence. She worked to deliver Victoria’s first Gender Equality Strategy.[5]
Previous to this, Theophanous worked in Government Relations and Corporate Affairs at the Special Broadcasting Agency (SBS).
Education
editShe attended Northcote Primary School, and later Alphington Grammar before graduating from University High School. Theophanous completed a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communications at the University of Melbourne in 2008. She later completed a Bachelor of Arts Honours from the University of Melbourne in 2011, majoring in Philosophy.[6]
Personal life
editTheophanous is married and has two children.[6]
References
edit- ^ Preiss, Benjamin (2 May 2018). "Daughter of ex-Labor minister aims to win back Northcote from Greens". The Age. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- ^ "State Election 2018: Northcote District results summary - Victorian Electoral Commission". www.vec.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- ^ "Electorate List - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ Deery, Shannon (18 August 2023). "Kat Theophanous suspended as Cyprus speech sparks factional fight within Victorian Labor Party". Herald Sun.
- ^ "Safe and strong: A Victorian Gender Equality Strategy". www.vic.gov.au. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Member Profile - Ms Kat Theophanous". www.parliament.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
