Roy Smith (Australian politician)

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For other persons of the same name, see Roy Smith.

Roy Smith is an Australian politician, and president of the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia.[1] He is a member of the Shooters Party, and in March, 2007, was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Council. Prior to entering politics, he worked as an electrical fitter.[2]

In February, 2008, Smith was involved in controversy over political donations made by the Sporting Shooters Association (which Smith is an executive) to the Shooters Party.[1] The Sporting Shooters association donated $458,266 to the Shooters Party's 2007 election campaign.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Clennell, Andrew. "Shooters' group factions clash on political funds", The Sydney Morning Herald, 2007-02-17. Retrieved on 2008-03-02. 
  2. ^ Member of the Legislative Council. Parliament of New South Wales (2008-02-29). Retrieved on 2008-03-02.
  3. ^ Clennell, Andrew. "Shooters links fire up Greens", The Sydney Morning Herald, 2007-03-03. Retrieved on 2008-03-02. 
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