Since being elected as the Member for Cranbourne in 2002, Jude Perera has worked tirelessly to help make the area an even better place to live and raise a family. He is constantly encouraging the Brumby Government to upgrade local education, health and police services and transport infrastructure. A good listener who keeps in close touch with local residents, Jude is always prepared to stand up for local families and make sure they get a fair go. Jude is also well known as a strong supporter of local sporting and community groups. Together with his wife and two children, Jude has lived in the Carrum Downs area since 1989. Before being elected to Parliament, Jude worked as a software developer for major organisations including Pac Brands, Heinz and Ansell International. He has a Bachelor of Science.

Born: 27 May 1953 (Sri Lanka)

Marriage: Married, 2 children and 2 grand children

Previous Occupation: Information Technology

Education: BSc 1977 (University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka).

Career: In the IT industry as a software developer in Sri Lanka, NZ and Australia in variety of industries such as Manufacturing, Retail, Finance and Consultancy .

Social Member :Cranboure RSL

Frankston Pines (Soccer) Football Club, Frankston Pines (Pythons) Football Club, Frankston Pines Cricket Club, Casey Comets Soccer Club, Langwarrin Cricket Club, Lloyd Park Langwarrin Sporting Complex, Skye United Soccer Club, Seaford United Soccer Club, Carrum Downs Cricket Club, Cranbourne Football Club, Pines/Seaford Fishing Club

Party: Australian Labor Party

Appointments: Committee Service: Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Cttee 2003-06. Chair, Family and Community Development Cttee since September 2007. Secretary - Victorian Parliamentary Friends of India