Sarah Jane Witty is an Australian politician who was elected to the

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for the at the

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, for the

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. In the election, Witty defeated Adam Bandt, the leader of the

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, who had held the seat of Melbourne since 2010. Prior to entering politics, Witty worked with several charitable organisations, including as CEO of The Nappy Collective and as a staff member at Homes for Homes. She had also run a

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studio, owned a Subway franchise and worked as both a small business lender and insurer. Witty has also been a foster carer. Witty's 2025 campaign was launched by Penny Wong, a fellow member of the

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faction.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Witty, Sarah Living people Australian Labor Party members of the Parliament of Australia Members of the Australian House of Representatives Members of the Australian House of Representatives for Melbourne Women members of the Australian House of Representatives 21st-century Australian women politicians