Nathaniel Smith (Australian politician)

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 teal independent Judy Hannan in the 2023 New South Wales state election in what is widely considered as an upset.[4]

Nathaniel Smith
Member of the New South Wales Parliament
for Wollondilly
In office
23 March 2019 – 25 March 2023
Preceded byJai Rowell
Succeeded byJudy Hannan
Personal details
Born1980 (age 42–43)
Political partyLiberal
RelationsGreg Smith (father)
ResidenceBowral[1]
OccupationPlumber

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]

References
  1. "Candidates - The Legislative Assembly District of Wollondilly". Elections NSW. New South Wales Electoral Commission. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  2. "Members of Parliament Birthdays". Hansard. 12 May 2020.
  3. "Mr Nathaniel Gerard Smith, MP (1977- )". Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  4. "Wollondilly - NSW Election 2023". www.abc.net.au. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 25 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  5. 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
  6. https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/politics/nsw-premier-dominic-perrottet-denied-sydney-water-privatisation-plans-after-candidates-mistake/news-story/8fc7c0507120fa663d7c1cc95a6c527d

 


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