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Meredith Hammat

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Meredith Hammat
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly
for Mirrabooka
Assumed office
13 March 2021
Preceded byJanine Freeman
Personal details
Born (1969-07-13) 13 July 1969 (age 55)
Katanning, Western Australia
Political partyLabor
Websitewww.meredithhammat.com.au

Meredith Jane Hammat (born 13 July 1969)[1] is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since the 2021 state election, representing Mirrabooka.

Hammat graduated from the University of Western Australia with a BA in politics and industrial relations and a MA in labor and industrial relations.[2]

Prior to entering parliament she worked for the Australian Services Union from 1995 to 2012.[2] From 2012 to 2020 she was State Secretary of UnionsWA. In December 2020 she was selected to replace the retiring sitting member, Janine Freeman.[3] In her election campaign Hammat received support through EMILY's List Australia.[4]

In December 2022, she became a parliamentary secretary to Tony Buti, the minister for education, aboriginal affairs, and citizenship and multicultural interests.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Ms Meredith Jane Hammat MLA". Parliament of Western Australia.
  2. ^ a b "Meredith Hammat". Business News. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  3. ^ Kruijff, Peter de (15 December 2020). "UnionsWA secretary pre-selected for safe Labor seat ahead of state election". WAtoday. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  4. ^ "2021 Western Australia Election Candidates". EMILY's List Australia. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Premier unveils new team with a focus on renewal and experience". Media Statements. 14 December 2022. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
  6. ^ Hastie, Hamish (14 December 2022). "McGowan reveals portfolio appointments after cabinet reshuffle". WAtoday. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
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Western Australian Legislative Assembly
Preceded by Member for Mirrabooka
2021–present
Incumbent