Rebecca Vassarotti

Member for Kurrajong

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Rebecca Vassarotti MLA is a member for the seat of Kurrajong, elected in 2020. Rebecca lives in Dickson with her partner and three children.

In her early career, Rebecca earned her Bachelor of Arts (with majors in Anthropology and Political Science) and her Masters in Environmental Law from the Australian National University.

Rebecca has extensive experience in the community sector, having held the positions of Executive Director at YWCA Canberra, Deputy CEO of the Australian Council of Social Service, and Executive Director of the International Network on Hepatitis and Substance Use. 

Rebecca has been a long term advocate for social justice and equality. Throughout her career, she has taken a keen focus to addressing issues like gender equity, homelessness, affordable housing, gambling reform and drug harm reduction.

Rebecca is a passionate and driven person who has dedicated her life to advocating for the issues that matter most to her constituents. She firmly believes that local decisions can have a profound impact on the future of our city and is committed to ensuring that Canberra remains a livable and sustainable place for generations to come.

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At-a-Glance

Greens Member for Kurrajong
Good neighbour and community advocate

Rebecca's Portfolios

Housing
Health & Mental Health

Justice
First Nations
Gambling Reform
Ageing

Parliamentary Office

GPO Box 1020
Canberra ACT 2601

vassarotti@parliament.act.gov.au
Phone (02) 6205 0144

Rebecca's LinkTree

Latest from Rebecca

"Pick a side": Greens' Vassarotti says pokies are not nightlife as Labor stands in the way of progress

22 October, 2026 - Today, a Greens motion to reinstate poker-machine shutdown hours between 2AM and 10AM has been defeated on the floor of the ACT Legislat...

Vassarotti forces Labor's hand on gambling machine hours: 'The time to act is now'

21 October, 2026 - Greens Spokesperson for Gambling Harm Rebecca Vassarotti hasmoved an amendment to a government regulation which, if passed, will reduce ...

Portable bond scheme to be debated today in the ACT Legislative Assembly

23 September, 2026 - Today, Greens Spokesperson for Housing, Rebecca Vassarotti will move a motion in the ACT Legislative Assembly calling on the government to ...

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The ACT Needs a Rental Ombudsman

Getting a fair go as a tenant shouldn't require going to court.