Elizabeth Kikkert
Australian politician
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Elisapeta Kilinganoa Kikkert (born 3 July 1980)[1][2] is an Australian former politician. She was a member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly from 2016 until losing her seat in 2024, representing the electorate of Ginninderra. From 2016 until 2024 she was a member of the Canberra Liberals, until being disendorsed and removed from the party.[3]
Elizabeth Kikkert | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly for Ginninderra | |
| In office 15 October 2016 – 19 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Alistair Coe |
| Succeeded by | Chiaka Barry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 July 1980 |
| Party | Family First (since 2024) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Party (until 2024) |
| Children | 5 |
She was born in Tonga and was a full-time mother and volunteer before entering politics. She is also a practising member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and she has five children.[4]
Kikkert was disendorsed as a candidate by the Canberra Liberals[5] in September 2024 ahead of the 2024 ACT election and removed from the Liberal Party over alleged breaches of the Electoral Act and allegations of bullying of party staff.[3] She joined the Family First Party on 24 September 2024,[6] and was their candidate for the Division of Fenner in the 2025 federal election.[4]
