Sophie McNeill

Sophie McNeill is an Australian politician, journalist, and human rights advocate who currently serves as a Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council. Elected in 2025 as a candidate for the Greens (WA), she brings a background in investigative journalism, having worked for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and SBS, and as a senior campaigner for Greenpeace Australia Pacific. Her political career is defined by a strong commitment to climate action, human rights, and social justice, building upon her previous work as an inaugural Australia researcher for Human Rights Watch.