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 |
| Spouse | Bill Evangel[1] |
| Children | 3 (Andria, Christos, Juliet) |
Eleni Evangel[2] is a former 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 Anastasios 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. She ran again in 2017 and lost.
References
- ↑ "Eleni Evangel". Liberal Party of Australia (Western Australian Division). Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. 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.
- ↑ Mullany, Ashlee (12 January 2012). "Perth councillor set for move to state politics". news.com.au. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
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