Jess Wilson
Jess Wilson | |
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| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Kew | |
| Assumed office 26 November 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 April 1990 |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Alma mater | Monash University |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Website | http://jesswilsonkew.com.au |
Jessica Kate Wilson (Jess Wilson) is a Liberal Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for the seat of Kew. Prior to her candidacy, Wilson was the Executive Director of the Business Council of Australia.[1]
Politics
Wilson was pre-selected to be Liberal candidate for Kew after defeating a number of pre-selection candidates including a senior opposition figure, David Davis.[1]
Jess Wilson ran for the seat of Kew in the 2022 Victorian State Election against teal-independent Sophie Torney and Labor candidate Lucy Skelton.[2]
Professional career
Before running as a candidate for the seat of Kew in the upcoming Victorian State Election, Jess Wilson spent much of her professional career working on climate change and energy policy.[3] Some of her roles have included Director of the Business Council of Australia, and Adviser to Josh Frydenberg.[4]
Personal life
Wilson grew up in Melbourne’s inner east attending Mont Albert Primary School, secondary school at Strathcona Girls Grammar, and completing tertiary education at Monash University. Wilson is passionate about hockey, playing for the Kew Box Hill Hockey Club, she also barracks for the Collingwood Football Club.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Willingham, Richard (11 December 2021). "Former Liberal MP Tim Smith's replacement decided ahead of 2022 Victorian election". ABC News. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ↑ Ilanbey, Sumeyya; Annika, Smethurst (26 August 2022). "Shadow of drink-drive MP lingers over battle for Kew, as teals name candidate". The Age. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ↑ Ilanbey, Sumeyya (7 November 2021). "Ex-Frydenberg staffer shapes as front runner to take Smith's Kew seat". The Age. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ↑ Ilanbey, Sumeyya; Eddie, Rachel; Sakkal, Paul (11 December 2021). "Business Council director wins Kew preselection over shadow treasurer". The Age. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ↑ Wilson, Jess. "Meet Jess". www.jesswilsonkew.com.au. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
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