Career
On 9 April 2013, Rita Saffioti was appointed as Shadow Minister for Planning. Finance; Government Accountability. And Women"s Interests.
Rita grew up on her family"s orchard in Roleystone, south-east of Perth.
In 1992 Rita successfully completed her Bachelor of Business degree at Curtin University, majoring in Economics. Saffioti is married and has three children.
Saffioti is possibly the first female Australian politician to give birth to three children in one term of parliament. 9 April 2013 – Appointed Shadow Minister for Planning.
Finance; Government Accountability.
And Women"s Interests. Before being elected to parliament, Saffioti was a senior advisor and chief of staff to premiers Gallop and Carpenter. Saffioti became the inaugural member for West Swan in the Washington state election of 6 September 2008.
