Cassandra Fernando of Sri Lankan origin has been elected to Parliament at the Australian Federal General Election.
This is the first time a Sri Lankan-born woman has been elected to the Australian Parliament.
Representing the Labor Party, she received 10,408 votes, or 57.7%.
Cassandra Fernando, 34, moved to Victoria, Australia in 1999 with her parents.
She is employed in the food processing industry and has reportedly spearheaded a number of social activities.
Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese of the Labor Party is expected to become the next Prime Minister of Australia.
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