The Hon. Natalie Hutchins

Before entering Parliament, Natalie served as senior advisor to former Premier Steve Bracks and chief of staff to the Minister for Education. She also ran a small business specialising in research and communications. Natalie was the first woman elected as assistant secretary of the Victorian Trades Hall Council.

Natalie’s parents moved from high-rise public housing in the inner city to the western suburbs to give their children a better life. This gave Natalie a passion for the opportunities in Melbourne’s west. This is what prompted her to run for Parliament.

The priorities Natalie has for her community are to ensure the electorate is fair and inclusive, reflecting the active, diverse, resilient and proud community. She wants her community to receive greater investment in infrastructure upgrades, modern learning environments and the removal of level crossings.

Natalie’s vision for Victoria’s future is that everyone has equal access to a decent job, excellent education and first-class healthcare.

The areas of public policy that she is most passionate about are establishing a Treaty with the states’ Traditional Owners, improving conditions for vulnerable workers, addressing the root causes of crime, and ensuring that women have equal pay and an equal voice in government.