Jordon Steele-John
Jordon Alexander Steele-John (born 14 October 1994) is an Australian politician and disability rights advocate. He is a member of the Australian Senate as a representative of Western Australia, and is a member of the Australian Greens.
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Steele-John in 2019 | |
Senator for Western Australia | |
Assumed office 10 November 2017 | |
Preceded by | Scott Ludlam |
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Born | Jordon Alexander Steele-John 14 October 1994 Northampton, England, United Kingdom |
Citizenship | Australian British (1994–2013) |
Political party | Greens |
Alma mater | Macquarie University |
Occupation | Politician, disability advocate |
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Website | Official website |
Steele-John was born in Northampton, England, but emigrated to Perth as a child. He began his political career in 2013, and was elected by declaration to the Senate in 2017, at age 23, making him the youngest senator in Australia's history. Steele-John is an advocate and supporter of disability rights and LGBT rights who has campaigned extensively in the disability, health and peace spaces.
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