Aaron Violi Explained

Aaron Violi
Honorific-Suffix:MP
Constituency Mp:Casey
Parliament:Australian
Term Start:21 May 2022
Predecessor:Tony Smith
Birth Date:1984 8, df=y
Birth Place:Canberra, Australia
Spouse:Rachel Violi
Children:2
Party:Liberal
Alma Mater:La Trobe University, Deakin University
Occupation:Food manufacturer

Aaron Violi (born 6 August 1984) is an Australian politician who was elected as the Liberal Party member for the Division of Casey in Victoria in May 2022, succeeding Tony Smith.[1] [2] [3]

Early life and education

Violi was born in Canberra[4] after his father emigrated from Calabria to Silvan, Victoria in 1953.[5] He was educated at Yarra Glen Primary School and Mount Lilydale Mercy College. He attained a Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) at La Trobe University, then a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) at Deakin University.[6]

Pre-Political Career

After graduating in 2007, Violi commenced work with food manufacturer Yarra Valley Snack Foods, leading the sales team for seven years, before moving to Mars Australia. In 2019, he transitioned into the digital economy taking up a role at a tech startup, Ritual.[5]

Politics

Before standing for parliament himself, Violi worked as an adviser to Senator James Paterson.[7] [8]

Violi was elected to represent Casey on 21 May 2022 replacing the retired Tony Smith.[9] He was elected with a margin of 1.5%.[10]

Violi is aligned with the Centrist faction of the Liberal Party.[11]

Personal life

Violi lives in Lilydale.[12]

References

 

Notes and References

  1. Web site: McKenzie . Parker . 23 May 2022 . Aaron Violi replaces Tony Smith, Tudge re-elected . 2022-08-01 . Star Mail.
  2. Web site: Paul Sakkal . James Massola . 13 November 2021 . Local beats crowded field to replace retiring speaker in Casey . The Sydney Morning Herald.
  3. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=HSWEB_WRE170_a_GGL&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heraldsun.com.au%2Fnews%2Fvictoria%2Faaron-violi-to-replace-speaker-tony-smith-as-liberal-candidate-in-casey%2Fnews-story%2F3c5e49b6d828774c40660852dbb8fda6&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=dynamic-cold-test-noscore&V21spcbehaviour=append Former political staffer to replace Tony Smith
  4. Web site: Mr Aaron Violi MP . Parliament of Australia . 6 April 2024.
  5. Web site: Meet Aaron . 2022-07-31 . www.aaronvioli.com.au.
  6. Web site: Aaron Violi. 20 December 2021. Liberal Party of Australia.
  7. Web site: Sakkal . Paul . Massola . James . amp . 13 November 2021 . Local beats crowded field to replace retiring speaker in Casey . 2022-08-01 . The Sydney Morning Herald.
  8. Web site: 2021-07-15 . Libs optimistic about holding the Speaker’s seat in Victoria . 2023-11-07 . Australian Financial Review . en.
  9. . Aaron Violi . 2022-08-01.
  10. Web site: Casey - Federal Election 2022 . 2022-08-01 . abc.net.au.
  11. Web site: Massola . James . How Morrison’s shattering defeat gave Dutton a seismic shift in factional power . The Sydney Morning Herald . 4 December 2023.
  12. Web site: The private interests of Aaron Violi MP . 2024-05-10 . openpolitics.au . en.

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