Meredith Hammat

Meredith Jane Hammat (born 13 July 1969) is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since the 2021 state election, representing Mirrabooka from 2021 to 2025 and Girrawheen from 2025.

Hammat graduated from the University of Western Australia with a BA in politics and industrial relations and a MA in labor and industrial relations.

Prior to entering parliament she worked for the Australian Services Union from 1995 to 2012. In her election campaign Hammat received support through EMILY's List Australia.

In December 2022, she became a parliamentary secretary to Tony Buti, the minister for education, aboriginal affairs, and citizenship and multicultural interests.

Hammat was re-elected in the 2025 Western Australian state election. After she was named the new Minister for Health.