Emma Vulin

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Emma Vulin
MP
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly
for Pakenham
Assumed office
26 November 2022
Personal details
Political party Labor Party

Emma Vulin is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since November 2022, representing the seat of Pakenham. [1]

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Early life

Prior to entering Parliamnet, Vulin worked variously in retail, as an electorate officer for a Labor MP, and as a veterinary nurse. She also volunteered at her local Country Fire Authority. [2]

Parliamentary career

Vulin won the newly created division of Pakenham at the 2022 Victorian state election, winning the seat with a 0.4% margin, after leading on primary votes. [3]

Personal life

Vulin suffered a stroke at age 36 and recovered to return to work and run for parliament. In 2024, Vulin announced that she had been diagnosed with early-stage Motor Neuron Disease. [4] [5]

She lives in Pakenham.

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References

  1. Green, Antony (2022). "Pakenham". Victorian State Election 2022. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  2. https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/emma-vulin/
  3. https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/vic/2022/guide/pake
  4. "Emma Vulin". Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch). 2024.
  5. Clarke, Mitch [@96mitchclarke] (14 April 2024). "Sad news – Pakenham MP Emma Vulin has revealed she's battling MND. 'The speed at which MND affects people varies for every person. I am in the early stages,' she said. She will continue to serve in parliament. #springst" (Tweet). Retrieved 14 April 2024 via Twitter.