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