Leon Rebello
Leon Rebello | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for McPherson | |
| Assumed office 3 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Karen Andrews |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 December 1994 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
| Political party | Liberal National[a] |
| Profession | Solicitor |
Leon Rebello (born 22 December 1994)[1] is an Australian solicitor and politician who was elected as the Liberal National Party member for the division of McPherson since the 2025 federal election.
Early life
[edit]Leon Rebello was born in Canberra to immigrant parents, who originated from the Indian state of Goa.[2][3] Rebello's father, Valeriano, worked at the Indian Technical Institute as a faculty head and now works as a tradesman, while his mother, Liddy, works as a public servant in Australia, having been a private sector employee in India.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Rebello worked at King & Wood Mallesons (KWM), a major international law firm as a solicitor for six years, focusing on foreign investment.[5] He also worked as a staffer for former Minister of Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop.[4]
Political career
[edit]Rebello was preselected by the Liberal National Party in May 2024, after the incumbent MP and Morrison government minister Karen Andrews announced her retirement from politics.[3][6] Several of his campaign signs were vandalised with racial slurs.[7]
Rebello was elected to the House of Representatives division of McPherson at the 2025 federal election, succeeding retiring MP and former government minister Karen Andrews, despite a swing towards Labor.[8]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Mr Leon Rebello MP". Australian Parliamentary Handbook. Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ Cansdale, Dominic (2 May 2025). "Karen Andrews's retirement opens up 'red hot' competition in McPherson". ABC News. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ a b c Fernandes, Frankey (17 May 2024). "Aussie Goan to contest upcoming federal elections". The Goan EveryDay. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Meet Leon Rebello". Inside Gold Coast. 18 April 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ Tongol, Robyn (17 March 2025). "Meet the KWM lawyer running for the LNP in McPherson". Lawyers Weekly. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ McKenzie, Parker (10 May 2024). "Independents eye Nationals held seats in next federal election". The New Daily. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ "'Appalled': Cops alerted as election placards defaced with racist slur". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ "McPherson Federal Election 2025 Results". ABC News. 3 May 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
