Eleni Evangel[2] is a former Australian politician who was the member for the Western Australian Legislative Assembly seat of Perth from 2013 to 2017. She was a City of Perth councillor between 2005 and 2013.[3]

Eleni Evangel
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly
for Perth
In office
9 March 2013 – 11 March 2017
Preceded byJohn Hyde
Succeeded byJohn Carey
City of Perth Councillor
In office
2005–2013
Personal details
Born (1965-12-17) 17 December 1965 (age 58)
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Political partyLiberal Party
SpouseBill Evangel[1]
Children3 (Andria, Christos, Juliet)

Evangel, who is of Greek descent, was born in Perth and has a teaching and television presenting background. She is the daughter of Anastasios Parissis, once a prominent nightclub and restaurant owner in Northbridge.[4]

She was elected to the Legislative Assembly seat of Perth at the general election of 9 March 2013. She attained 48.6% of the primary vote and won on preferences. She ran again in 2017 and lost.

References

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  1. ^ "Eleni Evangel". Liberal Party of Australia (Western Australian Division). Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Ms Eleni Evangel MLA BA". Parliament of Western Australia. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  3. ^ Gartner, Anne (12 March 2013). "Evangel will leave City short". Guardian Express. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  4. ^ Mullany, Ashlee (12 January 2012). "Perth councillor set for move to state politics". news.com.au. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
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Western Australian Legislative Assembly
Preceded by Member for Perth
2013–2017
Succeeded by