Georgie Purcell

Georgie Purcell (born 13 July 1992) is an Australian politician. Elected to the Victorian Legislative Council at the 2022 state election, she represents the Animal Justice Party and is currently the party's sole MP in the Victorian Parliament. During her term as an MP, she has advocated for a number of issues relating to animal welfare. Purcell supports a ban on duck hunting, has named offenders in the greyhound racing industry under parliamentary privilege, and passed a motion for an inquiry into pig welfare. Purcell supports the expansion of regional abortion services, has called for a ceasefire in the Gaza war, and believes in expanding labour rights for sex workers.