Amanda Cohn (born 5 December 1989)[1][2] is an Australian politician and former rural general practitioner (GP). She was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Council on 25 March 2023 as a member of The Greens NSW. Prior to entering state politics, she was a Councillor and Deputy Mayor at Albury City Council.
Career
Prior to entering Parliament, Cohn was a GP and frontline emergency services volunteer.[3]
As a GP, Cohn was a provider of medical abortion, gender-affirming care and health assessments for newly arrived refugees. She was an active campaigner for abortion decriminalisation in New South Wales, and published research on various medical topics.[4]
Cohn was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Council on the Greens ticket at the 2023 New South Wales state election after campaigning on rural and regional healthcare reform, abortion services, and LGBTQIA+ rights.[11][12] She is currently responsible for the portfolios of Health (including Mental Health), LGBTQIA+, Youth, Local Government, Emergency Services, Air Quality, Waste, Sport & Recreation, Central West NSW, Western NSW, and the Riverina Murray region.[3]
Personal life
Cohn is a runner, cyclist, and bushwalker, and lives in Albury-Wodonga. In 2022, Cohn completed an Ironman distance triathlon.[13]
Cohn is openly bisexual and lives with her partner Geoff in Albury.[14]
↑"Division of Farrer". Australian Electoral Commission Tally Room. 2 August 2016. Archived from the original on 29 October 2022. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
↑"Albury City Council". New South Wales Electoral Commission. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
