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Amanda Bresnan
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Amanda Bresnan MLA ACT Greens Member for Brindabella
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| Member of the ACT Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 18 October 2008 – 20 October 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Karin MacDonald |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Wall |
| Constituency | Brindabella |
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| Born | 4 December 1971 |
| Nationality | Australian  |
| Political party | ACT Greens |
| Alma mater | Griffith University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | http://www.act.greens.org.au |
Amanda Bresnan was born on December 4, 1971. She is an Australian politician. She used to be a member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly. This is like a local parliament for the ACT. Amanda Bresnan was chosen to represent the Brindabella area for the ACT Greens party in the 2008 election. She was not re-elected in the 2012 election.
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Who is Amanda Bresnan?
Amanda Bresnan is known for her work in politics. She was part of the ACT Greens party. This party focuses on environmental and social issues. She worked to make life better for people in the Australian Capital Territory.
Growing Up and Learning
Amanda Bresnan grew up in Brisbane, a big city in Australia. She went to Griffith University to study. After university, she moved to Canberra. Canberra is the capital city of Australia.
She started working in government. She helped create new rules and plans. These plans were for public services and community groups. She worked in the ACT Health department. She also helped groups that support people's health. She worked with the Mental Health Council of Australia.
Her Journey into Politics
Amanda Bresnan decided to get involved in politics. She wanted to help make decisions for her community. She joined the ACT Greens party.
First Steps in Elections
In 2004, Amanda Bresnan ran for election. She wanted to represent the Molonglo area. She did not win a seat that time. However, another Green party member, Deb Foskey, was elected.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
In June 2008, Amanda Bresnan ran for election again. This time, she ran in the Brindabella area. People thought the Greens party would do very well. They predicted the Greens might help decide who would lead the government.
After the election, Amanda Bresnan won a seat! She became a member of the ACT Legislative Assembly. Three other Greens members also won seats. This was a big success for the ACT Greens party.
What She Did in Parliament
While in parliament, Amanda Bresnan worked on many important topics. She helped with health, mental health, and transport. She also worked on issues for people with disabilities. She focused on housing, older people, and different cultures. She also helped with jobs and corrections. She was also the "Party Whip" for the ACT Greens. This means she helped make sure her party members voted together.
See Also
- 2008 Australian Capital Territory election
- Members of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly, 2008–2012
