Lisa Darmanin (/ˈdɑːrmənən/ DAR-mə-nən[1]) is an Australian trade unionist and politician who has been Branch Secretary of the Australian Services Union (ASU), Victorian and Tasmanian Authorities and Services Branch since June 2018 and Chair of Vision Super since 1 July 2021.
[2] She is a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and was selected to replace Linda White as a Senator for Victoria in 2024.
[3][4] Darmanin has a Bachelor of Business (Industrial Relations and HR Management) and a Diploma of Community Development.
[2][5] She began her association with the ASU as a member and active workplace delegate, from Berry Street Victoria in 1997.
She was first elected as ASU Assistant Branch Secretary in 2007, with responsibility for Organising and Campaigning and co-ordination of the Social and Community Services Division.