House of RepresentativesIn officeAustralian Labor PartyNew South Wales · Division of BanksMember of the House of Representatives
Zhi Soon
Profile
Zhi Soon is an Australian politician serving as the Member of the House of Representatives for the Division of Banks, having been elected in the 2025 federal election. Before entering parliament, he built a diverse career as a diplomat in Afghanistan, an adviser in the prime ministerial office of Kevin Rudd, and a staffer for the Behavioural Insights Team. Recognized early for his public service, he was named the Young Australian of the Year in the ACT in 2008. Soon also served as the youngest appointee to the New South Wales Board of Studies, reflecting his long-standing engagement with education and public policy.
Details
- Born
- 1985 · 41 years old
- Education
- Australian National University [ citation needed ]
- Career
- Diplomat, education adviser, staffer at the Behavioural Insights Team, appointee to the New South Wales Board of Studies, staffer in the prime ministerial office of Kevin Rudd
