Ms Sheena Watt

Northern Metropolitan Legislative Council Australian Labor Party

Meet Sheena

Sheena was appointed to the Legislative Council in 2020.

Before Parliament Sheena was an executive at youth employment provider AFL SportsReady and served on a number of social and community services boards including the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, Victorian Council of Social Service, Women’s Health Victoria and Merri Health.

Sheena grew up experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage. Sheena was inspired to run for Parliament as she wanted to turn her lived experience of marginalization and racism into impactful change. Growing up as an Aboriginal woman and young carer, Sheena was exposed to systematic failures which act as a key motivator for her to improve the structures in place for disadvantaged Victorians.

Sheena wants all Victorians to feel like they get a fair go in our state, and to be able to access the opportunities to live decent, dignified lives. She is committed to breaking down structural inequality and supporting healthy and connected communities. Sheena is passionate about using her voice in Parliament to advocate for the people of the North Metro region, especially those who are experiencing vulnerability and hardship.

Positions

Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Services since May 2024
Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Action since October 2023

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Parliamentary Secretary for Volunteers December 2022 - October 2023
Parliamentary Secretary for Housing June 2022 - October 2023

Committee memberships

Member, Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee since February 2023
Member, Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee since February 2023

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Member, Select Committee on Victoria's Recreational Native Bird Hunting Arrangements March 2023 - February 2024
Participating, Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee July 2022 - November 2022
Member, Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee April 2022 - November 2022
Participating, Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee March 2021 - November 2022
Member, Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee February 2021 - November 2022
Member, Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee June 2022 - July 2022
Participating, Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee October 2020 - April 2022

Speech

Inaugural speech

Parliament | 28 October 2020

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Electorate

Northern Metropolitan

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Reporting

Allowances, budget and international travel reports

In accordance with section 9I of the Parliamentary Salaries, Allowances and Superannuation Act 1968 the relevant Officer must publish the prescribed details in respect of claims for work-related parliamentary allowances or under the Budget and expense allowances (if any) and electorate allowances and the motor vehicle allowance (if claimed) made to the relevant Officer during each period of 3 months ending 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December as soon as practicable after the end of each period.

2023–2024
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2022–2023
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2021–2022
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2020–2021
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Register of Interests

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History

Historical information

First elected
13 October 2020
1,500 days of parliamentary service
2020 - current

Electorate represented

Northern Metropolitan since 13 October 2020

Party represented

Australian Labor Party since 13 October 2020

Positions held

Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Services since 28 May 2024
Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Action since 2 October 2023
Parliamentary Secretary for Volunteers 5 December 2022 - 2 October 2023
Parliamentary Secretary for Housing 27 June 2022 - 2 October 2023

Committee membership history

Member, Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee since 22 February 2023
Member, Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee since 9 February 2023
Member, Select Committee on Victoria's Recreational Native Bird Hunting Arrangements 9 March 2023 - 20 February 2024
Participating, Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee 5 July 2022 - 1 November 2022
Member, Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee 7 June 2022 - 4 July 2022
Member, Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee 5 April 2022 - 1 November 2022
Participating, Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee 18 March 2021 - 1 November 2022
Member, Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee 18 February 2021 - 1 November 2022
Participating, Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee 29 October 2020 - 5 April 2022

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