Candice Burch

Candice Burch (born 26 August 1988) is an Australian politician who was a Liberal member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly. She was elected in a countback held on 11 December 2017 to fill the casual vacancy for the Kurrajong electorate caused by the death of Steve Doszpot, and was declared elected on 13 December.[1] She lost her seat in the 2020 ACT election to the ACT Greens' Rebecca Vassarotti.[2]

Candice Burch
Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly
for Kurrajong
In office
13 December 2017 – 17 October 2020
Preceded bySteve Doszpot
Personal details
Born (1988-08-26) 26 August 1988
South Africa
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLiberal Party
Alma materAustralian National University
OccupationPolitician
Websitewww.candiceburch.com.au

Burch was born in South Africa, and emigrated to Australia at a young age.[3] She graduated from the Australian National University with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Economics. She was previously employed in the Australian Public Service, most recently as an assistant director in the Department of Finance.[4]

References
  1. "Candice Burch to be elected to the ACT Legislative Assembly". ACT Elections. 11 December 2017. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  2. "Kurrajong". ABC News.
  3. "Electorate: Kurrajong". ABC Elections. ABC. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  4. "Late Steve Doszpot replaced in ACT Legislative Assembly by former public servant". ABC News. 11 December 2017. Retrieved 11 December 2017.


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