Rachel Westaway
Rachel Westaway | |
|---|---|
 Westaway in 2024 | |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Prahran | |
| Assumed office 8 February 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Sam Hibbins |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Victorian Liberal Party |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | https://www.rachelwestaway.com.au/ |
Rachel Westaway is an Australian politician serving as the member for Prahran in the Victorian Legislative Assembly since winning the 2025 Prahran state by-election. She is a member of the Victorian Liberal Party.
Career
[edit]Westaway served as a senior member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal until it was abolished in October 2024.[1]
In February 2025, Westaway was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly at the 2025 Prahran state by-election which was held following the resignation of Sam Hibbins. Her campaign was based on "law-and-order" according to the ABC.[2]
Personal Life
[edit]Westaway has lived in South Yarra for 20 years and is of Thai-Chinese descent.[3] She is President of the Thai Australian Chamber in South Yarra.[4][better source needed]
Westaway has three children.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Eddie, Rachel (9 February 2025). "Liberals claim victory in Prahran as Greens concede defeat". The Age. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "State opposition gains Prahran seat from Greens in tight by-election race". ABC News. 8 February 2025. Archived from the original on 8 February 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ "Labor hold narrow lead over Liberals in Werribee by-election as counting resumes". ABC News. 10 February 2025.
- ^ "Rachel Westaway Candidate for Prahran". vic.liberal.org.au. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
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