Meredith Hammat Explained

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. 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]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ms Meredith Jane Hammat MLA. Parliament of Western Australia.
2. Web site: Meredith Hammat. 2021-03-14. Business News. en.
3. Web site: Kruijff. Peter de. 2020-12-15. UnionsWA secretary pre-selected for safe Labor seat ahead of state election. 2021-03-14. WAtoday. en.
4. Web site: 2021 Western Australia Election Candidates. 2021-03-13. EMILY's List Australia.
5. Web site: Premier unveils new team with a focus on renewal and experience . Media Statements . 14 December 2022 . 14 December 2022 . 19 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221219114522/https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2022/12/Premier-unveils-new-team-with-a-focus-on-renewal-and-experience.aspx . dead .
6. Web site: Hastie . Hamish . McGowan reveals portfolio appointments after cabinet reshuffle . WAtoday . 14 December 2022 . 14 December 2022.