Meredith Hammat

Australian politician

Meredith Hammat MLA


Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Mirrabooka
Incumbent
Assumed office 13 March 2021
Preceded by	Janine Freeman

Personal details
Born	(1969-07-13) 13 July 1969 (age 54) Katanning, Western Australia
Political party	Labor
Website	www.meredithhammat.com.au

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.

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]

References

^ "Ms Meredith Jane Hammat MLA". Parliament of Western Australia.
^ ^a ^b "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.