Senator Jana Stewart

Senator Jana Stewart is a proud Mutthi Mutthi and Wamba Wamba woman, with links to country all along the Murray River in North-West Victoria. 

Jana comes from a long line of strong Aboriginal women, stretching back over sixty thousand years, and is a mother to Ari and Jude. She is the youngest First Nations woman to be elected to Federal Parliament and is the first Aboriginal Labor Senator from Victoria. 

Before entering politics Jana worked at the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care agency in the Child protection system, trained as a family Therapist with the Bouverie Centre – the first in her family to attend university. She has also worked for the Victorian government, within the justice system, and with Traditional Owners across the state. 

In February 2024, Jana was appointed Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs. 

Jana is committed to ensuring all workers are treated fairly and have a safe workplace and is a dedicated member of the Transport Workers Union (TWU).