Australian Politician, 31, Paves Own Path to Parliament After Overcoming Hardships
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Georgie Purcell is a 31-year-old Australian politician who embraces a fun, Gen Z-friendly social media presence where she advocates for animal rights and other causes. She calls herself "politician Barbie."
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She worked as a stripper and topless waitress in her late teens/early 20s to pay for university. When photos were leaked, she endured intense bullying and left campus learning.
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After working in politics and overcoming hurdles due to her past, she ran for and won a seat in Victorian parliament in 2022. She is the youngest woman in any Australian parliament currently.
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She proudly shares about her past and uses it to speak out against sexism and misogyny. She mentors young women and aims to pave the way for more diversity in politics.
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She has endured misogynistic attacks and trolling, including a news network airing a Photoshopped picture of her to enlarge her breasts and make her outfit more revealing. She called them out.