Seal Chong Wah

Councillor Seal Chong Wah
Councillor of the City of Brisbane for Paddington Ward
Incumbent
Assumed office 16 March 2024
Personal details
Born	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Political party	Greens
Children	2
Education	Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts majoring in Illustration at Queensland College of Art
Website	https://sealchongwah.com

Seal Chong Wah is an Australian politician who currently serves as the councillor for Paddington Ward ^[1] on the City of Brisbane, representing the Queensland Greens. She was elected at the 2024 Brisbane City Council election.

Early life

Seal was adopted at 6 weeks old and was raised with a mix of European/Australian and Chinese cultures by 2 parents. Seal has lived in Brisbane for over 20 years. ^[2]

Political career

Seal became active in politics due to her frustration with the government's lack of action on the climate crisis. She was previously an Executive Committee Member and secretary of Kelvin Grove State College of the P&C. ^[3]

Education

Seal previously worked in I.T. and has studied a bachelor's degree in visual arts majoring in illustration at Queensland College of Art and Design. ^[3]

Personal life

Seal enjoys teaching music to her two kids, and has a passion for singing, and playing guitar, piano and violin. She also enjoyed performing in an electro band in Brisbane’s live music scene.

References

1. "Brisbane's deputy mayor rails against 'radical' Greens proposal to reduce car dependency". ABC News. 2024-01-11. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
2. "Paddington Ward". www.brisbane.qld.gov.au. 2024-05-10. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
3. "About Me". Seal Chong Wah - Greens Councillor for Paddington Ward. Retrieved 2024-10-20.