Brad Pettitt

Bradley William Pettitt (born 14 July 1972) is an Australian politician and former academic. A member of Greens (WA), he has served as a member of the Western Australian Legislative Council since 2021, and since 2025 represents Western Australia as a whole, following electoral reforms that removed regional boundaries in the upper house, as well as the party's parliamentary leader.^[1] Prior to entering state politics, Pettitt was the Mayor of Fremantle from 2009 to 2021 and a Fremantle city councillor from 2005 to 2009.^[2]

The Honourable Brad Pettitt MLC
Pettitt in 2021
Parliamentary leader of the Greens (WA)
Incumbent
Assumed office 2025
Preceded by	None
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council
Incumbent
Assumed office 22 May 2025
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council
In office 22 May 2021 – 21 May 2025
Preceded by	Simon O'Brien
Succeeded by	Constituency abolished
Constituency	South Metropolitan Region
Mayor of Fremantle
In office 17 October 2009 – 6 April 2021
Preceded by	Peter Tagliaferri
Succeeded by	Hannah Fitzhardinge
Personal details
Born	Bradley William Pettitt (1972-07-14) 14 July 1972 (age 53) Western Australia
Political party	Greens (WA)
Residence	Fremantle, Western Australia
Alma mater	Murdoch University
Occupation	Politician, academic
Website	bradpettitt.com

Early life and education

Pettitt was born in Western Australia and studied at Murdoch University, where he completed a PhD in urban sustainability, focusing on sustainable development, climate change, andenvironmental policy.

Career

Before becoming Mayor of Fremantle, Pettitt worked as the Dean of the School of Sustainability at Murdoch University, where he taught and conducted research on urban planning, sustainability, and climate policy.^[3]

He also worked as an urban planning and sustainability consultant, advising on environmental policy, sustainable development, and climate change adaptation in both public and private sectors.

Mayor of Fremantle (2009–2021)

Pettitt was elected Mayor of Fremantle in 2009 and was re-elected in 2013 and 2017.^[4] During his tenure, he focused on sustainability initiatives, climate action, homelessness, and urban revitalization. He played a key role in promoting renewable energy, sustainable transport, and local economic development. He stepped down in 2021 to run for the Western Australian Legislative Council.^[5]

State Parliament (2021–present)

At the 2021 Western Australian state election, Pettitt was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council as the sole member of the Greens Western Australia in the upper house.^[6] He has been an advocate for climate action, sustainable development, and social justice policies.

Pettitt was re-elected at the 2025 state election alongside three other Greens MPs, giving the Greens the balance of power in the Legislative Council.^[7]

Political positions

Pettitt has been a vocal supporter of:

• Climate policies, including phasing out fossil fuels and transitioning to renewable energy
• Sustainable urban development and improved public transport
• Affordable housing and stronger social safety nets
• Greater transparency in government decision-making

Personal life

Outside of politics, Pettitt enjoys cycling, drinking coffee, and spending time with his daughter.^[8]