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On 3 September 2008, In early September 2008, Labor Deputy Premier [[John Watkins (Australian politician)|John Watkins]], who was also the local Member for Ryde, resigned from parliament, resulting in the need for a by-election. Dominello, who had rejoined the Liberal Party only seven days before the announcement, nominated for preselection and won, defeating Ryde Mayor Vic Tagg and several other local party members. As the government was struggling badly in the polls and Ryde had a history as a marginal seat, this made Dominello the overwhelming favourite to win. He duly defeated Labor candidate Nicole Campbell in a landslide, receiving a swing of more than 25% on the day of the by-election. He was subsequently sworn as a member of the Legislative Assembly in on October 25, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=ABC Elections: 2008 Ryde by-election|work=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]|url= |
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Victor Dominello | |
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| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Ryde | |
| Assumed office 28 October 2008 | |
| Preceded by | John Watkins |
| Majority | 13.0% |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 July 1967 Ryde, New South Wales |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Residence | Meadowbank, New South Wales |
| Profession | Solicitor |
Victor Michael Dominello MLA (born 30 July 1967) is an Australian politician and a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of Ryde. He was sworn in on 28 October 2008.
After a career as a solicitor and Local Councillor, Dominello was elected to the Parliament of New South Wales following a Ryde by-election triggered by the resignation of his predecessor John Watkins. The by-election saw Dominello receive one of the largest recorded two-party swings in Australian political history at 23.1 percent.[1]
Early life and career
Dominello was born at Ryde Hospital and was educated at Holy Spirit School, North Ryde, and Marist College Eastwood. Dominello then went on to study law through the Solicitors Admissions Board.
In 1991, Dominello was admitted as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia after taking the Solicitor’s Admission Board Examinations. In one of his first cases, Dominello represented applicants in the Maralinga cases, who sought compensation following the findings made by the Royal Commission into British nuclear tests in Australia. Dominello successfully obtained an order that the limitation period be significantly extended to enable the applicants’ claims to be maintained.[2]
In 1994, Dominello commenced his employment with Etheringtons Solicitors of North Sydney, and in 2000, became a Partner. In 2000, Dominello also represented applicants in complex proceedings in the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales, where staff members sought damages against members of Parliament and the Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for unfair contract.[3] Following his election to the Parliament of New South Wales in October 2008, Dominello stepped down as Partner at Etheringtons.
Local Government
He joined the Liberal Party in the early 1990s, and in 1995 Dominello was elected as a Councillor for the City of Ryde on the ticket of former Liberal MLA Ivan Petch. While on Council, Dominello was chair of a number of committees including the Development Committee and had a significant involvement in the establishment of the Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre and the development of the Macquarie Business Park. Dominello served two terms, but did not nominate for the 2004 local government elections, citing his desire to concentrate on his legal career, and subsequently let his Liberal membership lapse.[4]
Member for Ryde
On 3 September 2008, In early September 2008, Labor Deputy Premier John Watkins, who was also the local Member for Ryde, resigned from parliament, resulting in the need for a by-election. Dominello, who had rejoined the Liberal Party only seven days before the announcement, nominated for preselection and won, defeating Ryde Mayor Vic Tagg and several other local party members. As the government was struggling badly in the polls and Ryde had a history as a marginal seat, this made Dominello the overwhelming favourite to win. He duly defeated Labor candidate Nicole Campbell in a landslide, receiving a swing of more than 25% on the day of the by-election. He was subsequently sworn as a member of the Legislative Assembly in on October 25, 2008.[5][6]
Polling leading up to the by-election had suggested that the Liberal Party were on course to secure 10.2% swing to win the seat and some media outlets predicted a narrow Liberal win[citation needed]. However, Dominello won with a swing of 23.1%.[citation needed] ABC election analyst Antony Green stated that the swing received by Dominello and the Liberals was the largest recorded swing in NSW history and most likely the largest in Australia since Federation.[citation needed]
Dominello was sworn in as a Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly on October 28 2008. Since then, he has spoken in Parliament about a number of local issues including the future of Ryde Hospital[7], the Homebush V8 Supercar race[8][9] and the increase to the Parking Space Levy[10] . Dominello employed his legal expertise in the examination of the Government's covert search powers bill and discovered an omission in a section of the bill relating to the definition of serious offences[11]. As a result, the Opposition was able to have the bill amended in the Legislative Council to reflect the discovery.
Dominello has also fought for the installation of flashing lights at school zones within his electorate[citation needed]. With the assistance of School Zone Flashing Lights advocate Peter Olsen, Dominello has organised the installation of private non-RTA school zone flashing lights at Denistone East Public School[citation needed]. Since the lights became operational in May 2009, several other schools have contacted Dominello for the private signs to be installed as the RTA have not announced any new installations in the Ryde area.[citation needed]
Personal life
Prior to entering politics, Dominello traveled extensively around the world, visiting locations such as India, Central and South America, Europe, the United States and Asia. He was a member of the North Ryde Golf Club for many years and is a dedicated supporter and member of the Wests Tigers.[citation needed]
Shortly after the by-election, Dominello moved to Marsfield to fulfil his election commitment of moving into the electorate if successful. In July 2009, he moved permanently to his new residence in Meadowbank. [12]
References
- ^ "ABC Elections: 2008 Ryde by-election". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
- ^ "Maureen Mary Southworth v Commonwealth of Australia 1992 FCA 153 (9 April 1992)".
- ^ "Frost v The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales 2000 NSWIRComm 70".
- ^ "Liberal back on the radar". Northern District Times. 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
- ^ "ABC Elections: 2008 Ryde by-election". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
- ^ "Labor beating lawyer Victor Dominello for Ryde". Crikey. 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
- ^ "NSW Parliament Hansard. 12/03/09 - Ryde Hospital".
- ^ "NSW Parliament Hansard. 03/12/08 - Homebush Motor Racing (Sydney 400) Bill 2008".
- ^ "NSW Parliament Hansard. 03/12/08 - Homebush Motor Racing (Sydney 400) Bill 2008".
- ^ "NSW Parliament Hansard. 24/03/09 - Parking Space Levy Bill 2009".
- ^ "NSW Parliament Hansard. 11/03/08 - Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Amendment (Search Powers) Bill 2009".
- ^ "Northern District Times 11 March 2009".