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'''Nickolas Varvaris''' (born 25 May 1974) is an Australian politician. He has been a [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal]] member of the [[Australian House of Representatives]], representing the [[Division of Barton]] in [[New South Wales]] since September 2013 |
'''Nickolas Varvaris''' (born 25 May 1974) is an Australian politician. He has been a [[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal]] member of the [[Australian House of Representatives]], representing the [[Division of Barton]] in [[New South Wales]] since September 2013, having achieved a swing of over 7% to the government. |
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==Early years and background== |
==Early years and background== |
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Varvaris was born a twin child in a Greek migrant family of five children, in [[Sans Souci, New South Wales|Sans Souci]], New South Wales.<ref name=firstspeech>[http://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Members/FirstSpeeches/Varvaris First Speech: Nickolas Varvaris MP], Parliament of Australia, 11 December 2013.</ref> |
Varvaris was born a twin child in a Greek migrant family of five children, in [[Sans Souci, New South Wales|Sans Souci]], New South Wales.<ref name=firstspeech>[http://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Members/FirstSpeeches/Varvaris First Speech: Nickolas Varvaris MP], Parliament of Australia, 11 December 2013.</ref> A BBus (UTS), CPA graduate, he owned his own local business before entering politics. He was also a councillor of the [[City of Kogarah|Kogarah City Council]] from 1999 and was the mayor from 2008.<ref name="nsw liberal">{{cite web | url=http://www.nickvarvaris.com.au | title=Nickolas Varvaris Liberal for Barton | publisher=Liberal Party of Australia – New South Wales | accessdate=7 September 2013}}</ref>. During his mayoralty the Sydney suburb of Kogarah was upgraded to city status and won the international award of the most livable city in its category. |
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He is a keen supporter of the ethnic communities that constitute approximately 43% of his constituency and contributes immensely to the enduring harmony of the Australian community. Since his election, he has made numerous official appearances in his constituency and allocated thousands of dollars to various bodies in the local community. |
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He is married with two children.<ref name="nsw liberal" /> |
He is married with two children.<ref name="nsw liberal" /> |
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==2016 Federal Redistribution== |
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==Controversy== |
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Following the redistribution of NSW seats by the Australian Electoral Commission in October 2015, the proposed boundary changes turned Barton into a notionally Labor seat, former Labor Deputy Prime Minister [[Anthony Albanese]] has considered switching from the neighbouring seat of [[Division of Grayndler|Grayndler]] to challenge Varvaris. |
Following the redistribution of NSW seats by the Australian Electoral Commission in October 2015, the proposed boundary changes turned Barton into a notionally Labor seat, former Labor Deputy Prime Minister [[Anthony Albanese]] has considered switching from the neighbouring seat of [[Division of Grayndler|Grayndler]] to challenge Varvaris. |
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As part of the process of seats redistribution, the electoral commission received hundreds of submissions by constituents supporting retaining the Barton boundaries. |
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The electoral commission received a pair of identical submissions with almost identical handwriting, containing an impassioned plea for a rethink of the proposed boundary changes to the seat of Barton by his parents, John and Ourania Varvaris. <ref name="Sydney Morning Herald">{{cite web | url=http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/leave-our-boys-seat-alone-mum-and-dad-of-barton-mp-nick-varvaris-appeal-to-aec-20151116-gl0ljm.html| title=Leave our boy's seat alone: Parents of Barton MP Nick Varvaris appeal to AEC| publisher=Fairfax Media | accessdate=17 November 2015}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 00:33, 30 March 2016
Nickolas Varvaris | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Barton | |
| Assumed office 7 September 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Robert McClelland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 May 1974 Sydney, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Politician |
Nickolas Varvaris (born 25 May 1974) is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the Division of Barton in New South Wales since September 2013, having achieved a swing of over 7% to the government.
Early years and background
Varvaris was born a twin child in a Greek migrant family of five children, in Sans Souci, New South Wales.[1] A BBus (UTS), CPA graduate, he owned his own local business before entering politics. He was also a councillor of the Kogarah City Council from 1999 and was the mayor from 2008.[2]. During his mayoralty the Sydney suburb of Kogarah was upgraded to city status and won the international award of the most livable city in its category.
He is a keen supporter of the ethnic communities that constitute approximately 43% of his constituency and contributes immensely to the enduring harmony of the Australian community. Since his election, he has made numerous official appearances in his constituency and allocated thousands of dollars to various bodies in the local community.
He is married with two children.[2]
2016 Federal Redistribution
Following the redistribution of NSW seats by the Australian Electoral Commission in October 2015, the proposed boundary changes turned Barton into a notionally Labor seat, former Labor Deputy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has considered switching from the neighbouring seat of Grayndler to challenge Varvaris.
As part of the process of seats redistribution, the electoral commission received hundreds of submissions by constituents supporting retaining the Barton boundaries.
References
- ^ First Speech: Nickolas Varvaris MP, Parliament of Australia, 11 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Nickolas Varvaris Liberal for Barton". Liberal Party of Australia – New South Wales. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
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