Laura Nuttall

Laura Nuttall is an Australian politician, currently serving as a member for Brindabella in the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly.^[1] She replaced Johnathan Davis, who resigned from the Legislative Assembly on 12 November 2023 following sexual misconduct allegations.^[2]

Laura Nuttall MLA
Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly for Brindabella
Incumbent
Assumed office 27 November 2023
Preceded by	Johnathan Davis
ACT Greens Whip
Incumbent
Assumed office 7 November 2024
Leader	Shane Rattenbury
Personal details
Born	1999 or 2000 (age 25–26)
Political party	Greens
Committees	Social Policy (since 2024) Administration and Procedure (since 2024)

Political career

Nuttall is the first Gen Z member to serve in the ACT parliament, as well as the youngest Australian Greens representative elected to any parliament.^[3][4]

Nuttall has served as the spokesperson for eight portfolios since 19 November 2024. These are Young People, Water, Food and Agriculture, Women, Disability, Sports and Recreation, LGBTQIA+ Affairs, and Education, Skills and Training.^[5]

In June 2025 Nuttall began doing regular streams on Twitch, similarly to Tasmanian Senator Nick McKim.^[6]

Personal life

Nuttall is a queer woman.^[7]