Sarah Witty

Sarah Jane Witty (born 12 December 1972)^[1] is an Australian politician who has served as the member of parliament (MP) for the Victorian division of Melbourne since 2025. She is a member of the Labor Party.^[2][3] In the election, Witty defeated Adam Bandt, the leader of the Australian Greens, who had held the seat of Melbourne since 2010.^[2]

Sarah Witty MP
Witty in 2025
Member of the Australian Parliament for Melbourne
Incumbent
Assumed office 3 May 2025
Preceded by	Adam Bandt
Personal details
Born	(1972-12-12) 12 December 1972 (age 52)
Citizenship	British (1972–2025)
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Labor

Early career

Prior to entering politics, Witty worked with several charitable organisations, including as CEO of The Nappy Collective and as a staff member at Homes for Homes. She had also run a ballet studio, owned a Subway franchise and worked as both a small business lender and insurer.^[4] Witty has also been a foster carer.^[4]

Political career

Witty was the Labor candidate for the Melba Ward of Yarra City Council at the local government elections in 2024. She came second with a 46.86% vote after preferences, losing to independent candidate Meca Ho.^[5]

Following the local elections, Witty was asked to run for the division of Melbourne at the 2025 federal election.^[6] Her federal election campaign was launched by Labor federal minister Penny Wong, who was a fellow member of the Labor Left faction.^[4]

Witty is part of Labor's Socialist Left faction and is a member of the Australian Services Union.^[7]