Draft:Sophie Greer

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| name = Sophie Greer

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| office = Councillor City of Vincint

| term_start = 22 May 2017

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| birth_name = Sophie Greer

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| birth_place = Perth, Western Australia

| party = Greens (WA)

| residence = Perth, Western Australia

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| occupation = Politician

| website = [https://sophiegreer.com sophiegreer.com]

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Sophie Greer is an Australian politician, community organiser, and public health expert. She serves as a councillor for the City of Vincent and has run for the Greens as a candidate, most recently in Perth.

Early life and education

Greer has lived and worked in the Perth community for nearly a decade. She holds formal qualifications in public health and has been actively involved in community organising throughout her career.{{cite web |title=2023 South Ward Election Candidates - Sophie Greer |url=https://www.vincent.wa.gov.au/profiles/2023-south-ward-election-candidates/sophie-greer |website=City of Vincent |access-date=29 April 2025}}

Political career

= Local government =

In October 2023, Greer was elected as a councillor for the South Ward of the City of Vincent. She secured a two-year term, focusing on issues such as climate action, support for renters and first-home buyers, and enhancing community services.{{cite web |title=2023 Local Government Election Results |url=https://www.vincent.wa.gov.au/news/2023-local-government-election-results/12048 |website=City of Vincent |access-date=29 April 2025}}

= Federal politics =

Greer was preselected as the Greens candidate for the federal seat of Perth in the 2025 Australian federal election. The Greens identified Perth as a key target seat, requiring an 8.4% swing to win. Her campaign focused on addressing the cost of living, housing affordability, and climate change.{{cite web |title=City of Vincent councillor Sophie Greer to take on ALP's Patrick Gorman in Greens' winnable Perth bid |url=https://greens.org.au/news/media-release/city-vincent-councillor-sophie-greer-take-alps-patrick-gorman-greens-winnable |website=Australian Greens |date=11 April 2024 |access-date=29 April 2025}}{{cite web |title=Greens Leader joins local councillor in bid for party's target seat of Perth |url=https://greens.org.au/news/media-release/greens-leader-joins-local-councillor-bid-partys-target-seat-perth |website=Australian Greens |date=April 2025 |access-date=29 April 2025}}

At the election, held in May 2025, Greer was unsuccessful in her bid, with Labor incumbent Patrick Gorman retaining the seat. As of the final count, Gorman led by over 31,000 votes.{{cite news |title=Federal Election 2025 Guide - Perth |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/federal/2025/guide/pert |publisher=ABC News |access-date=16 May 2025}}

Prior to her candidacy, Greer served as Chief of Staff to Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John from 2021.

Advocacy and campaigns

Greer's advocacy focuses on social justice, environmental sustainability, and public health. She has led initiatives to improve access to affordable housing, healthcare, and to combat climate change. Her campaign promotes taxing large corporations to fund essential services and infrastructure.{{cite web |title=The Plan - Sophie Greer for Perth |url=https://sophiegreer.com/plan/ |website=Sophie Greer |access-date=29 April 2025}}

Personal life

Greer is deeply connected to her local community in Perth, where she continues to engage with residents through grassroots organising and public service.

References

External links

[https://www.facebook.com/SophieGreerGreens Facebook page]
[https://www.sophiegreer.com/ sophiegreer.com]