Sharon Claydon
Sharon Claydon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Newcastle | |
| Assumed office 7 September 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Sharon Grierson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 April 1964 Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Residence | Newcastle |
| Occupation | Anthropologist; Politician |
| Website | www |
Sharon Catherine Claydon (born 26 April 1964) is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the Division of Newcastle in New South Wales, since September 2013.
Early years and background
The daughter of a Vietnam veteran, Claydon is a fifth generation Novocastrian who was educated at Lambton High School and completed an honours degree in anthropology at Sydney University.[1]
Career
After completing her studies, she worked within remote Aboriginal communities including the Kimberley Region before moving to the disability service sector.[1][2] In 2007 Claydon was elected as a Councillor on Newcastle City Council.[3]
Immediately prior to the 2013 federal election, Claydon worked for the incumbent Member for Newcastle, Sharon Grierson.[3]
Personal
Claydon is currently a patron of the Stockton Historical Society and has served as treasurer of the Newcastle Aboriginal Support Group.[4]
References
- ^ a b Elias, Charles (9 August 2013). "Claydon big on NBN, jobs and education". RADAR. Independent Media Group Pty Limited. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Sharon Claydon". EMILY's List Australia. 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ a b "The House of Reps class of 2013". Election Watch 2013. University of Melbourne. 10 September 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Sharon Claydon (Newcastle)". Federal Candidates. NSW Labor. 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
External links
- Official website
- Parliament of Australia profile
- Claydon, Sharon (5 August 2013). "Meet the Candidates: Jamie Abbott and Sharon Claydon battle for Newcastle". Mornings (Interview: audio). Interviewed by Jill Emberson. Sydney: 702 ABC. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- Search or browse Hansard for Sharon Claydon at OpenAustralia.org
- Profile at TheyVoteForYou.org.au
- 1964 births
- Living people
- Australian Labor Party members of the Parliament of Australia
- Australian anthropologists
- New South Wales local councillors
- Australian schoolteachers
- Labor Left politicians
- Members of the Australian House of Representatives
- Members of the Australian House of Representatives for Newcastle
- People from Newcastle, New South Wales
- Women members of the Australian House of Representatives
- 21st-century Australian politicians
- 21st-century Australian women politicians
- Women local political office-holders in Australia