Jodie Belyea

Jodie Anne Belyea (born 29 June 1967) is an Australian politician representing the Australian Labor Party. She was elected to the House of Representatives for the Victorian seat of Dunkley at a by-election in March 2024.

Early career In her early career, Jodie worked for Sussan and philanthropist Marc Besen.

Belyea studied at Chisholm TAFE and has a Master's in Leadership, Organisational Consulting and Change and undergraduate qualifications in Business Administration, Community Development and Youth Work.

In 2018, she founded the Women's Spirit Project, a grassroots volunteer-led project on the Mornington Peninsula with a vision to empower and support vulnerable women through fitness, health and wellbeing activities. She has worked with organisations including Anglicare Victoria. against Liberal candidate Nathan Conroy.

In the 48th Parliament of Australia, Jodie was elected Chair of 2 Parliamentary Committees: the Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme and the Standing Committee on Petitions.

Jodie is an advocate for domestic and family violence (DFV) prevention, building more affordable and social housing, women's health and men's wellbeing.

Personal life Belyea lives in Frankston with her husband and son, Dave and Flynn, and dogs Winter and Molly. She enjoys walks on the Frankston foreshore, spending time in local nature and bushland, and morning swims at the beach.