Cathrine Burnett-Wake
Cathrine Burnett-Wake | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Eastern Victoria Region | |
| Assumed office 2 December 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Edward O'Donohue |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
Cathrine Mary Burnett-Wake is an Australian politician, who has been a member of the Victorian Legislative Council for the Eastern Victoria Region representing the Liberal Party since 2 December 2021. Burnett-Wake was appointed by a joint sitting of the Victorian Parliament to fill a vacancy brought about by the resignation of Edward O'Donohue.[1] She is the first Liberal female upper house member for Eastern Victoria.[2]
Prior to entering the Victorian Parliament, Burnett-Wake was a local government councillor for Yarra Ranges Shire between October 2020 and November 2021, representing the Streeton Ward.[3][4] She also worked as principal migration agent for Harris Wake, a legal and migration firm she co-founded with Owen Harris.[5] Burnett-Wake sits on the boards of the Burrinja Cultural Centre and the Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action.[6]
In July 2022, Burnett-Wake lost preselection to Renee Heath for the 2022 state election.[7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Legislative Assembly Daily Hansard" (PDF). Parliament of Victoria. 2 December 2021. p. 130. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ Symons, Bec. "Ousted Liberal Party MP Cathrine Burnett-Wake condemns extremists in politics". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ Hui, Jin (8 November 2021). "Councillor Burnett-Wake resigns from Yarra Ranges Council". Lilydale Star Mail. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Yarra Ranges Councillor resigns following appointment to Upper House". Yarra Ranges Council. 6 November 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ Murphy, Susan (6 November 2016). "From celebrities to refugees, human element makes migration work rewarding". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ Smethurst, Annika (6 November 2021). "Federal Liberals accused of 'undermining' Guy as female team grows". The Age. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Victorian Liberal Party branch stacking claims as Pentecostal church 'infiltrates' branches". ABC News. 1 September 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ "New Victorian Liberal Candidate's Link To 'Right-Wing' Christian Church Raised Concerns". Star Observer. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
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