David Smith (Australian Capital Territory politician)
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David Philip Benedict Smith (born 25 March 1970) is an Australian politician. On 23 May 2018, the High Court of Australia declared him elected as a Senator for the Australian Capital Territory after Labor senator Katy Gallagher was found ineligible to have been elected.[1] Before his election, Smith was the ACT director of the Professionals Australia union.[2] He was sworn in to the Australian Senate on 18 June 2018.[3] He was elected to the lower-house seat of Bean at the 2019 federal election.
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David Smith | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Bean | |
Assumed office 18 May 2019 | |
Preceded by | Division created |
Senator for the Australian Capital Territory | |
In office 23 May 2018 – 11 April 2019 | |
Preceded by | Katy Gallagher |
Succeeded by | Katy Gallagher |
Personal details | |
Born | (1970-03-25) 25 March 1970 (age 54) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Spouse | Liesl Centenera |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
Education | Marist College Canberra |
Alma mater | Australian National University |
Occupation | Trade unionist Public servant |
Website | www |
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