11 Facts About Charishma Kaliyanda

Charishma Kaliyanda is an Australian politician who is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Liverpool since 2023.

Charishma Kaliyanda previously served as a Councillor on the City of Liverpool.

Charishma Kaliyanda migrated to Australia as a four-year-old with her parents and brother and was raised in Liverpool.

Charishma Kaliyanda is a registered Occupational Therapist, having completed a master's degree in the subject.

Charishma Kaliyanda has previously worked full-time for an industry group helping engineers into the workforce and has worked as Community Engagement and Development Officer with headspace.

Charishma Kaliyanda was defeated by the incumbent Menai member Melanie Gibbons.

Charishma Kaliyanda was elected to Liverpool City Council for the South Ward in 2016.

Charishma Kaliyanda was endorsed as the Labor candidate for Holsworthy again at the 2019 election but was defeated by Gibbons for a second time.

Charishma Kaliyanda has been endorsed as the Labor candidate for the safe seat of Liverpool at the 2023 election.

Charishma Kaliyanda was elected a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Liverpool for the Labor Party in 2023.

In October 2023, Charishma Kaliyanda signed an open letter which condemned attacks against Israeli and Palestinian civilians during the Gaza war.