Eleni Evangel
| Eleni Evangel | |
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| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Perth | |
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Assumed office 9 March 2013 | |
| Preceded by | John Hyde |
| City of Perth Councillor | |
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In office 2005–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
17 December 1965 Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Bill Evangel[1] |
Eleni Evangel[2] is an Australian politician who is the member for the Western Australian Legislative Assembly seat of Perth. She was a City of Perth councillor between 2005 and 2013.[3]
Evangel, who is of Greek descent, was born in Perth and has a teaching and television presenting background. She is the daughter of Tassos Parissis, once a prominent nightclub and restaurant owner in Northbridge.[4]
She was elected to the Legislative Assembly seat of Perth at the general election of 9 March 2013. She attained 48.6% of the primary vote and won on preferences.
References
- ↑ "Eleni Evangel". Liberal Party of Australia. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
- ↑ "Ms Eleni Evangel MLA BA". Parliament of Western Australia. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- ↑ Gartner, Anne (12 March 2013). "Evangel will leave City short". Guardian Express. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
- ↑ Mullany, Ashlee (12 January 2012). "Perth councillor set for move to state politics". news.com.au. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
External links
| Western Australian Legislative Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by John Hyde |
Member for Perth 2013–present |
Incumbent |
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