Alison Marie Xamon was born on 8 June 1969 and is an Australian politician currently serving as the Mayor of the City of Vincent, having been elected on 21 October 2023 for a four-year term.
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Alison Xamon studied law and arts at Murdoch University, where she served as Education Vice President and then Guild President for the Murdoch University Student Guild.
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Alison Xamon then went on to work as a lawyer, with an interest in both public interest law and the right for people to access justice.
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Alison Xamon sat on numerous boards within the community law and social justice sectors.
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From 2007 to 2008 Alison Xamon, was the National Convenor of the Australian Greens.
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Alison Xamon was elected to parliament at the 2008 state election as a Greens member of the Western Australian Legislative Council representing East Metropolitan Region.
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Alison Xamon introduced six private members bills during her term in parliament.
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Post-parliament, Alison Xamon worked as an advocate for mental health and suicide prevention.
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Alison Xamon was elected as the President of the WA Association for Mental Health, the Vice-Chair of Community Mental Health Australia, and the Board of Mental Health Australia.
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Alison Xamon was appointed to the WA Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention, and as the inaugural Co-Lead of the Department of Health Statewide Mental Health Network.
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Alison Xamon was re-elected to the Legislative Council representing the North Metropolitan Region at the 2017 election.
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Alison Xamon ran as an Independent Greens candidate, without an official endorsement from her party.
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Alison Xamon is a passionate advocate for social justice, mental health, and environmental sustainability.
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Alison Xamon has consistently advocated for the rights of marginalized communities, including refugees, prisoners, and individuals with mental health issues.
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Alison Xamon has worked extensively in the community law and social justice sectors, serving on numerous boards and committees.
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Alison Xamon has held leadership roles in organizations such as the WA Association for Mental Health and Community Mental Health Australia.
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Alison Xamon has been a vocal proponent for increased funding and support for mental health services, emphasizing the need for a compassionate and accessible mental health system.