Juliana Addison
Juliana Marie Addison[1] (born 1 August 1974)[2] is an Australian politician serving as the elected member for the Electoral district of Wendouree in the Victorian Legislative Assembly. She is a member of the Australian Labor Party. Early careerFor 11 years prior to the 2018 election, Addison was a teacher at Ballarat Clarendon College,[3] where she taught history.[4] She was also a Board Director at Ballarat Health Services.[5] Addison has also been an organiser for the Australian Workers' Union and industrial officer for the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union.[6] Political careerAddison was elected as member for Wendouree at the 2018 Victorian state election after the retirement of her predecessor, Sharon Knight.[7] As of August 2022[update], she is chair of the parliamentary environment and planning committee.[8] Addison was re-elected at the 2022 state election for her second term,[9] defeating Liberal candidate and former mayor of Ballarat Samantha McIntosh.[10] Since February 2023 Addison has been the Acting Speaker in the Legislative Assembly.[6] Personal lifeAddison lives in Ballarat with her husband and two young daughters.[11] References
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