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 from 2021 to 2025 and Girrawheen from 2025.
Meredith Hammat | |
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| Minister for Health | |
| Assumed office 19 March 2025 | |
| Premier | Roger Cook |
| Preceded by | Amber-Jade Sanderson |
| Assembly Member for Girrawheen | |
| Assumed office 8 March 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Margaret Quirk (2017-2021) |
| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Mirrabooka | |
| In office 13 March 2021 – 8 March 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Janine Freeman |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 July 1969 |
| Party | Labor |
| Website | www |
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]
Hammat was re-elected in the 2025 Western Australian state election.[7] After she was named the new Minister for Health.[8]
References
edit- ↑ "Ms Meredith Jane Hammat MLA". Parliament of Western Australia.
- 1 2 "Meredith Hammat". Business News. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
- ↑ Kruijff, Peter de (15 December 2020). "UnionsWA secretary pre-selected for safe Labor seat ahead of state election". WAtoday. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
- ↑ "2021 Western Australia Election Candidates". EMILY's List Australia. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Hastie, Hamish (14 December 2022). "McGowan reveals portfolio appointments after cabinet reshuffle". WAtoday. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ↑ "Girrawheen - WA Electorate, Candidates, Results". www.abc.net.au. 10 March 2025. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ↑ "New minister Meredith Hammat given health portfolio". 18 March 2025. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
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