Georgie Purcell

Georgie Purcell (born 13 July 1992)[1][2] is an Australian politician. She is a member of the Victorian Legislative Council representing Northern Victoria since November 2022. Purcell is a member of the Animal Justice Party.[3][4]

Georgie Purcell
MLC
Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Northern Victoria
Assumed office
November 2022

A qualified lawyer, Purcell holds a double degree in law and communications/politics,[5][6][7] and worked as a stripper, a poledancer, a topless waitress, a Digital Campaigner at United Voice (now United Workers Union), a Communications Adviser at Industry Super Australia and as Chief of Staff to Andy Meddick prior to being elected to the Victorian Parliament.[8][9][10]

References
  1. "Happiest of birthdays to the one and only GPMP! This year has been huge, you have already achieved so much. Victoria is kinder to animals, and politics just a touch more real because of you. Proud of you every day mate, and so excited for the year to come. Love, team GPMP". Facebook. Georgie Purcell - Animal Justice Party MP. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  2. Hales, Holly. "New Victorian MP Georgie Purcell reveals how being a stripper helps her in politics". news.com.au. News Corp. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  3. Eddie, Rachel (2022-12-14). "Left-wing parties to hold sway in upper house as Greens quadruple seats". The Age. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  4. "Georgie Purcell | Parliament of Victoria". new.parliament.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  5. "Georgie Purcell MP". Animal Justice Party. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  6. Webb, Sarah. "Georgie Purcell is changing the face of politics". Nourish. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  7. Ross, Isabella. "MP Georgie Purcell once stripped to fund her studies. Then her photos were shared on Facebook". Mama Mia. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  8. "About Georgie". Georgie Purcell MP. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  9. "Ms Georgie Purcell". Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  10. Huitson, Joseph. "Animal Justice Party's Georgie Purcell opens up about 'colourful past' as a stripper as she details horrific abuse received". Sky News. Retrieved 13 July 2023.


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