Leah Blyth is a Liberal Senator for South Australia. Appointed to the Senate via a joint sitting of the South Australian Parliament on 6 February 2025, she replaces now retired Senator Simon Birmingham. She is up for re-election in 2028.
Leah Blyth has a strong background in education, with experience both in Australia and overseas. She’s also been a long-time advocate for women, having led the Liberal Women’s Council and served as State Party President.
Leah is committed to improving life in regional South Australia. She regularly meets with local communities to tackle issues like mobile coverage, roads, and support for farmers.
Leah Blyth is a Liberal Senator for South Australia, appointed to the Senate in February 2025 to replace retiring Senator Simon Birmingham. With a background in marketing, criminology, and tourism management, she brings extensive executive experience across education, business, and public service. As President of the South Australian Liberal Party and former Liberal Women’s Council President, she has been a strong advocate for smaller government, lower taxes, and individual freedoms. Her diverse professional history includes leadership in large-scale operations, small business ownership, and a deep commitment to improving Australia's education system.
The daughter and granddaughter of immigrants from England, India, and Burma, Senator Blyth is passionate about preserving the values of opportunity, hard work, and personal responsibility. With over 20 years in the education sector and three school-aged children, she is a vocal proponent for a curriculum grounded in core disciplines like literacy, maths, and science. Her parliamentary committee work spans environment, communications, and public information, reflecting her broad engagement with issues that matter to South Australians.
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