Skye Kakoschke-Moore | |
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Senator for South Australia | |
In office 2 July 2016 – 22 November 2017 | |
Succeeded by | Tim Storer |
Personal details | |
Born | Skye Louise Kakoschke 19 December 1985 Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia |
Political party | Nick Xenophon Team (2013–present) |
Spouse |
Simon Moore
(m. 2007) |
Children | 1 step-daughter[1] |
Education | American British Academy |
Alma mater | Flinders University[1] |
Occupation | Policy advisor (Senator Nick Xenophon) |
Profession | Advisor politician |
Skye Louise Kakoschke-Moore (born 19 December 1985) is an Australian politician who was a Senator for South Australia in the Parliament of Australia from July 2016 until she resigned in November 2017 during the parliamentary eligibility crisis, following her realisation that she was a dual citizen.[2] Kakoschke-Moore had served as Nick Xenophon Team whip and spokesperson for mental health, disability, Indigenous affairs, veteran's affairs, women, arts and sports. She was also the social services spokeswoman for the party in the Senate.[3][4]
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