Aaron Violi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Casey | |
| Assumed office 21 May 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 August 1984 Canberra,Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Rachel Violi |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | La Trobe University,Deakin University |
| Occupation | Food manufacturer |
Aaron Violi (born 6 August 1984) is an Australian politician. He is a member of the Liberal Party and has served in the House of Representatives since the 2022 federal election,representing the Victorian seat of Casey. [1] [2] [3]
Violi was born in Canberra [4] after his father emigrated from Calabria to Silvan,Victoria in 1953. [5] He was educated at Yarra Glen Primary School and Mount Lilydale Mercy College. He attained a Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) at La Trobe University,then a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) at Deakin University. [6]
After graduating in 2007,Violi commenced work with food manufacturer Yarra Valley Snack Foods,leading the sales team for seven years,before moving to Mars Australia. In 2019,he transitioned into the digital economy taking up a role at a tech startup,Ritual. [5]
Before standing for parliament himself,Violi worked as an adviser to Senator James Paterson. [7] [8]
Violi was elected to represent Casey on 21 May 2022 replacing the retired Tony Smith. [1] [9] He was elected with a margin of 1.5 points. [10]
As of December 2023 Violi was aligned with the Centrist faction of the Liberal Party. [11]
Violi was re-elected in the 2025 Australian federal election. [12] He narrowly defeated Labor candidate Naomi Oakley on second preferences. [13] After the election he was appointed as the Liberal Party's chief whip in the House of Representatives. [14]