Eleni Evangel
Eleni Evangel | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Perth | |
| In office 9 March 2013 – 11 March 2017 | |
| Preceded by | John Hyde |
| Succeeded by | John Carey |
| City of Perth Councillor | |
| In office 2005–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 December 1965 Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse | Bill Evangel[1] |
Eleni Evangel[2] was an Australian politician who was the member for the Western Australian Legislative Assembly seat of Perth from 2013 to 2017. She was a City of Perth councillor between 2005 and 2013.[3]
Evangel, who is of Greek descent, was born in Perth and has a teaching and television presenting background. She is the daughter of Tassos Parissis, once a prominent nightclub and restaurant owner in Northbridge.[4]
She was elected to the Legislative Assembly seat of Perth at the general election of 9 March 2013. She attained 48.6% of the primary vote and won on preferences.
References
- ^ "Eleni Evangel". Liberal Party of Australia. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
- ^ "Ms Eleni Evangel MLA BA". Parliament of Western Australia. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- ^ Gartner, Anne (12 March 2013). "Evangel will leave City short". Guardian Express. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Mullany, Ashlee (12 January 2012). "Perth councillor set for move to state politics". news.com.au. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
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Categories:
- 1965 births
- Living people
- Australian people of Greek descent
- Members of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly
- People from Perth, Western Australia
- Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Western Australia
- Western Australian local government politicians
- Australian women in politics
- 21st-century Australian politicians
- 21st-century women politicians