Thomas Emerson (politician)
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Thomas Emerson | |
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| Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly for Kurrajong | |
| Assumed office 19 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Rebecca Vassarotti |
| Leader of Independents for Canberra | |
| In office 29 January 2024 – 5 February 2025 | |
| Preceded by | New party |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1993 (age 32–33) |
| Party | Independent (2025–present) Independents for Canberra (2024−2025) |
| Other political affiliations | David Pocock (2022)[1] |
| Relations | Craig Emerson (father) |
Thomas Emerson (born 1993) is an Australian politician who has served as a member for the seat of Kurrajong in the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly since October 2024.[2] He previously served as the leader of Independents for Canberra (IFC), the party he co-founded, from January 2024 until resigning in February 2025.[3]
From the age of 16, Emerson spent seven years with chronic hip, lower back and shoulder problems.[4] After graduating with a philosophy degree from the Australian National University (ANU) in 2017, he founded Praksis, a Canberra-based movement studio.[5][6]
