Emma Vulin

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Emma Vulin
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly
for Pakenham
Assumed office
26 November 2022
Personal details
Political partyLabor 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]

Early life[edit]

Prior to entering Parliament, 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[edit]

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[edit]

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.

References[edit]

  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.