Notable Armenian Australians
The Australian Armenian community has produced many notable figures who have become key members who shape the identity of Armenians in Australia. Below are a few of these members.
- Gladys Berejiklian - Member of NSW Parliament, Minister for Transport, Minister for Citizenship.
- Vic Darchinyan - Three-division world champion boxer.
- George Donikian - Network Ten news presenter.
- Brian Goorjian - Regarded as Australia's most successful basketball coach.
- Slava Grigoryan - classical guitarist, two time ARIA winner.
- Alex Haddad - (Family name "Demirjian") Australian/Armenian actor on Fat Pizza and various other Australian TV and Films.
- Jano Toussounian - Australian/Armenian actor.
- Joe Hockey (Family name "Hokeidonian") - Member of Federal Parliament Shadow Treasurer.
- Yurik Sarkisian - Olympic Silver medalist and two time World Champion weightlifter, set 17 world records during his career.
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