Ms Sheena Watt
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
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Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Services since May 2024
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Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Action since October 2023
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Parliamentary Secretary for Volunteers December 2022 - October 2023
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Parliamentary Secretary for Housing June 2022 - October 2023
Committee memberships
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Member, Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee since February 2023
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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
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Participating, Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee July 2022 - November 2022
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Member, Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee April 2022 - November 2022
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Participating, Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee March 2021 - November 2022
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Member, Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee February 2021 - November 2022
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Member, Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee June 2022 - July 2022
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Participating, Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee October 2020 - April 2022
Electorate
Northern Metropolitan
Leaflet map showing the electorate of Northern Metropolitan.
Other members for this area
Each region is made up of 11 districts, which have one member each.
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Kat Theophanous | Northcote | Australian Labor Party
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Iwan Walters | Greenvale | Australian Labor Party
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Tim Read | Brunswick | The Australian Greens - Victoria
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Anthony Cianflone | Pascoe Vale | Australian Labor Party
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Danny Pearson | Essendon | Australian Labor Party
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Nathan Lambert | Preston | Australian Labor Party
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Kathleen Matthews-Ward | Broadmeadows | Australian Labor Party
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Bronwyn Halfpenny | Thomastown | Australian Labor Party
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Ros Spence | Kalkallo | Australian Labor Party
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Ellen Sandell | Melbourne | The Australian Greens - Victoria
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Gabrielle de Vietri | Richmond | The Australian Greens - Victoria
Allowances, budget and international travel reports
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2024–2025
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
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2023–2024
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
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2022–2023
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
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2021–2022
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
- Quarter 1 (Jul–Sep)
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2020–2021
- Quarter 4 (Apr–Jun)
- Quarter 3 (Jan–Mar)
- Quarter 2 (Oct–Dec)
Register of Interests
Historical information
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13 October 2020 -
2020 - current
Electorate represented
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Northern Metropolitan since 13 October 2020
Party represented
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Australian Labor Party since 13 October 2020
Positions held
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Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Services since 28 May 2024
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Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Action since 2 October 2023
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Parliamentary Secretary for Volunteers 5 December 2022 - 2 October 2023
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Parliamentary Secretary for Housing 27 June 2022 - 2 October 2023
Committee membership history
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Member, Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee since 22 February 2023
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Member, Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee since 9 February 2023
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Member, Select Committee on Victoria's Recreational Native Bird Hunting Arrangements 9 March 2023 - 20 February 2024
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Participating, Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee 5 July 2022 - 1 November 2022
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Member, Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee 7 June 2022 - 4 July 2022
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Member, Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee 5 April 2022 - 1 November 2022
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Participating, Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee 18 March 2021 - 1 November 2022
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Member, Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee 18 February 2021 - 1 November 2022
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Participating, Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee 29 October 2020 - 5 April 2022
Electorate office
Contact the electorate office for matters about your community.