Emma Vulin Explained

Emma Vulin
Honorific-Suffix:	MP
Constituency Am:	Pakenham
Assembly:	Victorian Legislative
Term Start:	26 November 2022
Party:	Labor Party

Emma Vulin is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since November 2022, representing the seat of Pakenham.^[1]

Early life

Prior to entering Parliament, Vulin worked variously in retail, as an electorate officer for state and federal Labor MPs, and as a veterinary nurse. She also volunteered at her local Country Fire Authority brigade.^{[2] [3]}

Parliamentary career

Vulin won the newly created division of Pakenham at the 2022 Victorian state election, winning the seat with a 0.4% margin, after leading on primary votes.^[4]

Personal life

Vulin suffered a stroke at age 36 and recovered to return to work and run for parliament. In 2024, she announced that she had been diagnosed with early-stage Motor Neurone Disease.^{[5] [6]}

She lives in Pakenham.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pakenham. Victorian State Election 2022. Green. Antony. Antony Green. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2022.
2. Web site: About Emma Vulin . Emma Vulin Member for Pakenham . Emma Vulin . 2024-05-29.
3. https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/emma-vulin/
4. News: Pakenham (Key Seat) - VIC Election 2022 . 2024-05-29 . ABC News . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
5. Web site: Emma Vulin. Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch). 2024.
6. 1779447068861587567 . 96mitchclarke . Sad news – Pakenham MP Emma Vulin has revealed she's battling MND. 'The speed at which MND affects people varies for every person. I am in the early stages,' she said. She will continue to serve in parliament. #springst . 14 April 2024 . 14 April 2024 . Mitch . Clarke . en-AU.