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]

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]

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]