Rebekha Sharkie
Australian politician
Rebekha Carina Che Sharkie (born 24 August 1972) is an Australian politician. She is a member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the Division of Mayo in South Australia.
Rebekha Sharkie | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Mayo | |
| Assumed office 28 July 2018 | |
| In office 2 July 2016 – 11 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Jamie Briggs |
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| Born | Rebekha Carina Che 24 August 1972 Torbay, England, United Kingdom |
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| Political party | Nick Xenophon Team / Centre Alliance (2013–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Democrat (1990–2002) Liberal (2010–2012) |
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| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Birdwood, South Australia |
| Alma mater | Flinders University |
| Occupation | Legal researcher (Liberal Party of Australia) Policy adviser (Department for Communities and Social Inclusion) |
| Profession | Paralegal |
At the 2016 federal election she defeated Liberal Jamie Briggs, and was the first Nick Xenophon Team member to be elected to the Australian House of Representatives.[1]
On 11 May 2018,[2] Sharkie resigned from the House of Representatives as a part of the 2017–18 Australian parliamentary eligibility crisis.[3] She contested the 2018 Mayo by-election on 28 July, and was returned to parliament.[4]
References change
- ↑ Shepherd, Tory (30 October 2017). "Senator Nick Xenophon to be replaced by longtime adviser Rex Patrick in Senate". The Advertiser. (subscription required)
- ↑ "Ms Rebekha Sharkie MP". www.aph.gov.au. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ↑ Brown, Greg; Owens, Jared; Varga, Remy (9 May 2018). "PoliticsNow: Rebekha Sharkie, Justine Keay quit over citizenship". The Australian. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ↑ "Super Saturday: Antony Green calls by-election wins for ALP, Centre Alliance". ABC. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
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