Geoff Lee
| Dr Geoff Lee MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Parramatta | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 26 March 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Tanya Gadiel |
| Majority | 12.1% (2011) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Geoffrey Lee ca 1968[1] |
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Alma mater | Macquarie Graduate School of Management (2006) Macquarie University (2001) University of Western Sydney – Hawkesbury |
| Occupation | Academic and former horticulturalist |
| Website | Parliamentary webpage |
Dr Geoffrey "Geoff" Lee MP (born ca 1968[1]), an Australian politician, is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Parramatta for the Liberal Party of Australia since 2011.[2]
Early years and background
Lee attained a Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture) from University of Western Sydney – Hawkesbury[2] and was managing director of Hambledon Garden Centre, a garden centre and landscaping business in Parramatta[3] from 1992 until 2001. He completed his Master of Business Administration from Macquarie University's School of Business Administration in 2001 and commenced teaching part-time at Liverpool TAFE. Between 2004 and 2006, Lee became a lecturer in business at the University of Western Sydney (UWS),[3] and during the same period completed his Doctor of Business Administration at Macquarie Graduate School of Management.[2] In 2007, Lee was appointed Associate Dean (Engagement) at UWS.[2][4][5]
Political career
At the March 2011 elections, Lee was elected as member for Parramatta and received a swing of 25.8 per cent in the traditionally strong Labor seat. Going into the election, Labor held Parramatta with a majority of 13.1 percent, making it a very safe Labor seat on paper. He later said that could not have won—and certainly not with as large a swing—without winning over dozens of people who had never voted for a Liberal before.[6]
Dr Lee is currently the Deputy Chair of the NSW Parliaments' Public Accounts Committee, one of the most important committees is the NSW parliament, and of the Legislation Review Committee. Dr Lee is also the Co-Chair of the Indian Ministerial Consultuative Committee helping to established better relations between NSW and the Indian Government.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Green, Antony (5 April 2011). "Parramatta". NSW Votes 2011 (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Dr (Geoff) Geoffrey Lee, BAppSc(Hort), MBA, DBA MP". Members of the NSW Legislative Assembly. Parliament of New South Wales. 28 April 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Geoff Lee". Liberal for Parramatta. Liberal Party of Australia (NSW). 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ↑ "Libs announce Parramatta candidate". The Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Media). AAP. 7 November 2010. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ↑ Bartok, Di (12 November 2010). "Liberal candidate for Parramatta is Geoffrey Lee". Parramatta Advertiser (News Limited). Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ↑ Madden, James (28 March 2011). "Cynical heartland voices its disgust". The Australian (News Limited). Retrieved 9 April 2011.
Other links
- Dr (Geoff) Geoffrey LEE, BAppSc(Hort), MBA, DBA MP - Parliament of New South Wales.
- Geoff Lee - campaign website
| Parliament of New South Wales | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Tanya Gadiel |
Member for Parramatta 2011 –- present |
Incumbent |