Wyatt Roy
Australian politician and MP
Born
May 22nd, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Elected to the House of Representatives in 2013 at the age of 22, served as a member of the Liberal National Party. Represented the Queensland electorate of Longman. Focused on issues such as youth unemployment and technology innovation. Served until 2016, contributing to parliamentary discussions and initiatives.
Youngest person elected to the Australian Parliament
Advocated for technology and innovation in policy
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