Tony Smith (Queensland politician)
Tony Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Dickson | |
| In office 2 March 1996 – 3 October 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Lavarch |
| Succeeded by | Cheryl Kernot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 July 1950 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal (1996–98) Independent (1998) |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Occupation | Barrister |
Anthony Charles "Tony" Smith (born 15 July 1950) was an Australian politician. He was educated at the University of Queensland before becoming a fitter and turner and a marine engineer. He later became a barrister and then a primary producer. In 1996, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Dickson. He did not receive Liberal endorsement for the 1998 election and contested it as an independent, gaining 9% of the primary vote. His candidacy enabled Labor candidate Cheryl Kernot, formerly leader of the Democrats, to win the seat.[1]
References
- ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 13 July 2008.
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