Accomplished small business owner, Maria Kovacic has been selected and endorsed as the Liberal candidate for Parramatta.
Maria established and ran a successful mortgage and finance business for 16 years, while she and her husband Glenn raised their now adults children, and sits on the board of the Franchise Council of Australia.
She has been an active member of the Parramatta community, as the co-founder of Western Sydney Women and Western Sydney Executive Women, member of the Committee for Western Sydney, NRLW Advisory Committee member, and a member of the steering committee for Parramatta Eels’ Women@Eels.
“Years ago, I began my own business to ensure financial security for my children,” Ms Kovacic said. “Working hard to support my children, it was tough going trying to balance the demands of a small business and family.”
“But I persevered, built a thriving finance business, and used the lessons that I had learned to help others through the Franchise Council of Australia and Hills Community Aid.”
“As a daughter of migrants, I understand the challenges and aspirations of this community.
My parents fled communism for a better life in Australia, and taught me the values that have helped me throughout my life.”
Committed to helping women succeed in business and community roles, Maria helped found Western Sydney Women and Western Sydney Executive Women.
“Sydney’s west has some very unique characteristics, and so do the people who make it their home. I wanted to help facilitate opportunities and stronger networks for local women, to create and grow more local success stories.”
“If elected, I will be a strong advocate for this community in the Morrison Government – helping to deliver infrastructure, amenities and support for small businesses and local families.”
“Parramatta needs someone who understands the issues faced by our schools, on our roads in our businesses, and will be able to champion our needs.”
As part of the Morrison Liberal team, Maria will work hard to deliver economic support for businesses, ease the cost of living pressures on local families, and build a better and more secure future for the community.