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Elizabeth Lee
AustraliaLocal AssemblyLiberal Party of AustraliaAustralian Capital Territory · KurrajongMember of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly

Elizabeth Lee

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Elizabeth Lee is an Australian politician serving as a member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly for the electorate of Kurrajong since 2016. Born in Gwangju, South Korea, she migrated to Australia at age seven and later pursued a career in law and academia, working as a solicitor and lecturer at the Australian National University. Lee served as the Leader of the Opposition and leader of the Canberra Liberals from 2020 to 2024. She is noted for being the first Asian Australian to lead a major political party in Australia and has advocated for legislative reforms regarding domestic violence and sexual consent.

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Born
1979-08-30 · 46 years old
Birth place
Gwangju, South Korea
Education
Australian National University
Career
Lawyer, Law Lecturer, Solicitor

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