Cathrine Burnett-Wake

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Cathrine Burnett-Wake
MLC
Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Eastern Victoria Region
Assumed office
2 December 2021
Preceded byEdward O'Donohue
Personal details
Political partyLiberal 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]

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.[2][3] She also worked as principal migration agent for Harris Wake, a legal and migration firm she co-founded with Owen Harris.[4] Burnett-Wake sits on the boards of the Burrinja Cultural Centre and the Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ "Legislative Assembly Daily Hansard" (PDF). Parliament of Victoria. 2 December 2021. p. 130. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  2. ^ Hui, Jin (8 November 2021). "Councillor Burnett-Wake resigns from Yarra Ranges Council". Lilydale Star Mail. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Yarra Ranges Councillor resigns following appointment to Upper House". Yarra Ranges Council. 6 November 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  4. ^ Murphy, Susan (6 November 2016). "From celebrities to refugees, human element makes migration work rewarding". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  5. ^ Smethurst, Annika (6 November 2021). "Federal Liberals accused of 'undermining' Guy as female team grows". The Age. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
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Preceded by Member for Eastern Victoria Region
2021–present 		Incumbent
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