21 Facts About Keith Wolahan

Keith Wolahan was born on 30 September 1977 and is an Australian politician.

Keith Wolahan represented the seat of Menzies in the House of Representatives for the Liberal Party from 2022 to 2025.

Keith Wolahan studied at the University of Melbourne where he graduated with Bachelor degrees in Arts and Commerce.

Keith Wolahan continued studying at Monash University, completing a Bachelor of Law.

Keith Wolahan was awarded the Sir Charles Lowe Moot Prize.

Keith Wolahan began his career in law with the national firm, Mallesons Stephen Jacques where he specialised in mergers and acquisitions.

In 2013, Keith Wolahan graduated from University of Cambridge with a master's degree in International Relations.

Keith Wolahan joined the military while at University, eventually joining 2 Commando Company, 1st Commando Regiment.

Keith Wolahan was promoted to Captain in 2004 and saw several periods of active service, including four postings overseas with 2 Commando:.

Keith Wolahan lost two friends in the War in Afghanistan: Marcus Case and Greg Sher.

Keith Wolahan joined two other Afghanistan veterans in the 47th Parliament of Australia: Andrew Hastie and Phillip Thompson.

Keith Wolahan defeated the sitting member Kevin Andrews in a preselection contest, 181 votes to 111.

Keith Wolahan was a member of the House Economics and Joint Standing National Anti-Corruption Commission Committees.

Keith Wolahan failed to retain his majority, losing the seat to Gabriel Ng of the Labor Party.

Keith Wolahan has rejected suggestions he is a member of the moderate or conservative factions of the Liberal Party.

Keith Wolahan has been reported to be aligned to a Centrist group in the party room, along with the majority of Victorian Liberals.

Keith Wolahan stated that he voted "yes" in the 2017 same-sex marriage plebiscite.

Keith Wolahan has cited plummeting home ownership rates among young Australians as one of his party's top political and societal challenges.

Keith Wolahan criticised Australian banks donating heavily to the Yes23 campaign in October 2023.

Keith Wolahan has given several speeches in support of the protests that began in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini, citing pride in his electorate having the largest Iranian diaspora in Australia.

Keith Wolahan is married to his wife Sarah and has two children, Leo and Eva.