Kat Theophanous

Kat Theophanous is an Australian politician. She is the Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, representing the seat of Northcote since 2018.[2][3] Theophanous was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Women’s Health in 2022.

Kat Theophanous
MP
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly
for Northcote
Assumed office
24 November 2018
Preceded byLidia Thorpe
Personal details
Born9 December 1986[1]
Melbourne
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLabor Party
ParentTheo Theophanous (father)
Websitewww.kattheophanous.com.au

Background

Theophanous was born and raised in Alphington, the youngest child of Greek-Cypriot migrant parents. She defeated Greens Lidia Thorpe at the 2018 State Election to become the Member for Northcote.

Professional Experience

Before entering Parliament, Theophanous worked as an Advisor to Fiona Richardson, the previous Labor Member for Northcote and former Minister for Women and Prevention of Family Violence. She worked to deliver Victoria’s first Gender Equality Strategy.[4]

Previous to this, Theophanous worked in Government Relations and Corporate Affairs at the Special Broadcasting Agency (SBS).

Education

She attended Northcote Primary School, and later Alphington Grammar before graduating from University High School. Theophanous completed a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communications at the University of Melbourne in 2008. She later completed a Bachelor of Arts Honours from the University of Melbourne in 2011, majoring in Philosophy.[5]

Personal life

Theophanous is married and has two children.[5]

References
  1. Preiss, Benjamin (2 May 2018). "Daughter of ex-Labor minister aims to win back Northcote from Greens". The Age. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  2. "State Election 2018: Northcote District results summary - Victorian Electoral Commission". www.vec.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  3. "Electorate List - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  4. "Safe and strong: A Victorian Gender Equality Strategy". www.vic.gov.au. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  5. "Member Profile - Ms Kat Theophanous". www.parliament.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 10 November 2019.


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