Politics and public service
Dai Le
Federal Member for Fowler.
Early life
Le’s account describes her family’s flight from Vietnam, time in refugee camps in South East Asia and arrival in Australia. She has written about settling in western Sydney and the importance of the Fowler community in her life.
Journalism and local government
Before entering federal politics she worked as a journalist, including reporting on issues affecting culturally diverse communities in western Sydney. She was elected to Fairfield City Council and served as a local councillor.
Federal Parliament
Le won the federal seat of Fowler at the 2022 election. The Australian Parliament lists her parliamentary service and electorate. Her personal account supplies the details of her family’s migration and earlier work.