House of RepresentativesIn officeIndependentNew South Wales · Division of WentworthMember of the House of Representatives
Allegra Spender
Profile
Allegra Spender is an Australian politician and former businesswoman currently serving as the Member of Parliament for the Division of Wentworth. First elected as a community independent in 2022 and re-elected in 2025, she campaigned on a platform emphasizing climate action, economic reform, political integrity, and gender equality. Before entering federal politics, she held leadership roles in the fashion industry and the non-profit sector, including as CEO of the Australian Business & Community Network. Spender is recognized for her advocacy on tax reform, antisemitism, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and she actively participates in several parliamentary committees focused on economics and migration.
Details
- Born
- March 10, 1978 · 48 years old
- Birth place
- Sydney, Australia
- Education
- Ascham School, University of Cambridge (BA Economics), University of London (MSc Organisational Psychology)
- Career
- Management consultant at McKinsey & Company, policy analyst at UK Treasury, managing director of Carla Zampatti fashion label, CEO of Australian Business & Community Network
