Nathaniel Gerard Smith (born 1980)[2] is an Australian politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 2019 to 2023, representing Wollondilly for the Liberal Party[3] where he lives with his wife and sends his children to school. Smith was defeated by independent Judy Hannan in the 2023 New South Wales state election in what is widely considered as an upset.[4]
Nathaniel Smith | |
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Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Wollondilly | |
In office 23 March 2019 – 25 March 2023 | |
Preceded by | Jai Rowell |
Succeeded by | Judy Hannan |
Personal details | |
Born | 1980 (age 43–44) |
Political party | Liberal |
Relations | Greg Smith (father) |
Residence | Bowral[1] |
Occupation | Plumber |
Smith, the son of former NSW Attorney General Greg Smith, trained as a plumber and has completed a master's degree in Organisational Communications.[3] Since joining Parliament, he has overseen the Bowral and District Hospital Redevelopment and the complete upgrade of Picton High School. He has fought for households affected by mining subsidence and has advocated for the rejuvenation of the Picton to Colo Vale loop line, agri-tourism and the protection of local character. He is passionate about improving local roads and supporting young apprentices and families.
Smith supports the privatisation of Sydney Water and other assets.[5][6]
Smith attended Dominic Perrottet's 21st birthday party.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Candidates - The Legislative Assembly District of Wollondilly". Elections NSW. New South Wales Electoral Commission. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- ^ "Members of Parliament Birthdays". Hansard. 12 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Mr Nathaniel Gerard Smith, MP (1977- )". Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ "Wollondilly - NSW Election 2023". www.abc.net.au. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 25 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/nsw-election-premier-dominic-perrottet-faces-barrage-of-questions-from-media-over-growing-fears-of-sydney-water-privatisation/news-story/923decba00380bad8297912cbf585399 [bare URL]
- ^ https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/politics/nsw-premier-dominic-perrottet-denied-sydney-water-privatisation-plans-after-candidates-mistake/news-story/8fc7c0507120fa663d7c1cc95a6c527d [bare URL]
- ^ "Knives out: a raucous party, a Nazi uniform and a Liberal Party mystery". the Guardian. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2023.