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Emma Vulin
Emma Vulin is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since November 2022, representing the seat of Pakenham.[1]
Emma Vulin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Pakenham | |
| Assumed office 26 November 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Labor Party |
Early life edit
Prior to entering Parliament, Vulin worked variously in retail, as an electorate officer for a Labor MP, and as a veterinary nurse. She also volunteered at her local Country Fire Authority.[2]
Parliamentary career edit
Vulin won the newly created division of Pakenham at the 2022 Victorian state election, winning the seat with a 0.4% margin, after leading on primary votes.[3]
Personal life edit
Vulin suffered a stroke at age 36 and recovered to return to work and run for parliament. In 2024, Vulin announced that she had been diagnosed with early-stage Motor Neuron Disease.[4][5]
She lives in Pakenham.
References edit
- ^ Green, Antony (2022). "Pakenham". Victorian State Election 2022. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/emma-vulin/
- ^ https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/vic/2022/guide/pake
- ^ "Emma Vulin". Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch). 2024.
- ^ Clarke, Mitch [@96mitchclarke] (14 April 2024). "Sad news – Pakenham MP Emma Vulin has revealed she's battling MND. 'The speed at which MND affects people varies for every person. I am in the early stages,' she said. She will continue to serve in parliament. #springst" (Tweet). Retrieved 14 April 2024 – via Twitter.