Celeste Liddle facts for kids
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Celeste Liddle
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Liddle at a Melbourne rally in February 2022
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| Born | 1978 (age 46–47) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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| Alma mater | La Trobe University University of Melbourne Monash University |
| Occupation | Writer and unionist |
| Political party | Greens (2021-2023) |
Celeste Liddle (born in 1978) is an Aboriginal Australian woman from the Arrernte people. She is a writer, a unionist, and an Indigenous feminist. A unionist works with unions to help workers. She became well-known through her personal blog, Rantings of an Aboriginal Feminist. Celeste has also written for many newspapers and magazines.
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Celeste Liddle's Early Life and Learning
Celeste Liddle was born in Canberra, Australia. When she was 14, her family moved to Melbourne.
She studied at several universities. She earned an honours degree from La Trobe University. She also completed a graduate diploma at the University of Melbourne. Later, she earned a master's degree in communications and media studies from Monash University. In 2021, she received an Academic Medal for Excellence for her studies at Monash.
A Voice for Change: Writing and Media
Celeste Liddle has used her writing and voice to share important ideas. In 2015, she hosted the IndigenousX program. This program helps share the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Since 2017, she has been a regular writer for Eureka Street. She has also written for other well-known publications. These include Daily Life, The Saturday Paper, and The Guardian. She has also shared her thoughts on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and Special Broadcasting Service (SBS).
Besides writing opinion pieces, Celeste has also contributed to books. Her work appears in Growing Up Aboriginal In Australia and "Mothers and Others". She has also been part of many literary events. These include the All About Women Festival and the Melbourne Writers Festival.
Standing Up for Workers: Activism and Unions
Celeste Liddle works as a National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Organiser. She works for the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU). This union supports people who work in universities.
She played a key role in making sure the NTEU supported a campaign. This campaign aimed to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Australia. This means trying to make the age at which a child can be charged with a crime higher.
Politics and Community
In May 2021, Celeste Liddle was chosen by the Victorian Greens party. She ran for a seat in the Australian Parliament. The area she ran for was called Cooper in Melbourne. She had lived there for over 20 years.
Her campaign focused on several important issues. She wanted to include dental care in Medicare, which is Australia's health system. She also wanted to improve workers' rights. Another goal was to increase renewable energy to help with climate change. She also worked towards "truth and treaty" for First Nations people. This means acknowledging past wrongs and making agreements for the future. Celeste also supported taxing billionaires. She also cared about Melbourne's live music and arts scenes.
In the 2022 election, Celeste Liddle came in second place. She received 27.7% of the votes. She helped increase the Greens party's votes in her area. Celeste left the Greens party in February 2023.
Recognition
In 2017, Celeste Liddle was honored. She was added to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women. This list celebrates women who have made a big difference in Victoria.
See also
In Spanish: Celeste Liddle para niños
