Eleni Evangel

Eleni Evangel
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly
for Perth
Assumed office
9 March 2013
Preceded by John Hyde
City of Perth Councillor
In office
2005–2013
Personal details
Born (1965-12-17) 17 December 1965
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Political party Liberal Party of Australia
Spouse(s) Bill Evangel[1]

Eleni Evangel[2] is an Australian politician who is the member for the Western Australian Legislative Assembly seat of Perth. 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

  1. "Eleni Evangel". Liberal Party of Australia. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  2. "Ms Eleni Evangel MLA BA". Parliament of Western Australia. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  3. Gartner, Anne (12 March 2013). "Evangel will leave City short". Guardian Express. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  4. Mullany, Ashlee (12 January 2012). "Perth councillor set for move to state politics". news.com.au. Retrieved 12 March 2013.

External links

Western Australian Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
John Hyde
Member for Perth
2013–present
Incumbent
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