Nicole Werner

Nicole Ta-Ei Werner is an Australian politician. She was elected as the member for Warrandyte in the Victorian Legislative Assembly at a by-election in 2023.

Before entering politics, Werner worked for not-for-profit organisations, including as a youth pastor at the Christian Pentecostal megachurch Planetshakers.

Early life and career

Werner's parents migrated to Australia from Malaysia in the 1980s with their life savings of $800.

Werner was unable to speak English when she started kindergarten.

Political career Werner joined the Liberal Party in 2020, triggered by frustration of COVID-19 lockdowns.

Werner was the first woman to represent the seat of Warrandyte and the youngest member of the Legislative Assembly.

Werner is considered a member of the Liberal party's 'religious right' grouping.