Suzanne Orr
| Suzanne Orr MLA | |
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| Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly for Yerrabi | |
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Assumed office 15 October 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
6 February 1982 Canberra, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Alma mater |
University of Canberra Australian National University |
| Profession | Urban Planner |
| Website | suzanneorr.com.au |
Suzanne Orr (born 6 February 1982) is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly since October 2016, representing the electorate of Yerrabi. She worked as an urban planner before her election.[1]
Biography
Suzanne was born in Canberra and grew up in Giralang. While growing up Suzanne's family fostered more than 200 children. The experience made her aware from a young age that government has a big role in helping when people need extra support. She worked in the hospitality and tourism industries. Suzanne completed university as a mature age student and along with her cousins became part of the first generation in her father’s family to be university educated. After completing a master's degree she began a career as an urban planner and also worked for the Australian Public Service.
Political career
Suzanne joined the Australian Labor Party in 2013. She organised a successful campaign along with 350.org to encourage the ACT Government to divest from fossil fuel companies soon after being involved in the party.
On 26 October 2016, Suzanne was officially elected to the ACT Legislative Assembly as the ACT Labor Member for Yerrabi.
Personal
Suzanne is a qualified Urban Planner and is passionate about making cities the best they can be for the people that live in them, while at the same time minimising the impact urban lifestyles have on the environment.
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