Interview with Anasina Gray-Barberio – Upper House Representative for Northern Metro (VIC)

From Samoan roots to the halls of Parliament, Anasina Gray-Barberio leads with compassion, community, and cultural strength.

In this episode of Bridged By Words, I sit down with Anasina Gray-Barberio, Greens MP for Northern Metro in the Victorian Legislative Council. We explore her journey from aviation and community services into Parliament, guided by faith, family, and a fierce commitment to equity.

Anasina opens up about her work alongside culturally diverse communities, her advocacy for public housing residents, and the systemic barriers facing women, especially mothers, in leadership. She shares how her Samoan heritage and upbringing continue to shape her values, her voice, and her vision for a more inclusive democracy.

Tune in for a deeply grounded and inspiring conversation about identity, lived experience, and what it means to lead from the community, not above it.