Mark Speakman
| Mark Speakman SC MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Cronulla | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 26 March 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Malcolm Kerr |
| Majority | 25.5% (2011) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 November 1959 Sydney |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Caroline |
| Children | 1(f); 1(m) |
| Alma mater | The University of Sydney Cambridge University |
| Profession | Barrister |
| Website | Parliamentary webpage |
Mark Raymond Speakman SC MP (born 6 November 1959), an Australian politician, is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Cronulla for the Liberal Party of Australia since 2011.[1]
Early years and background
Mr Speakman attended government schools in Caringbah before studying law and economics at The University of Sydney and then Cambridge University where he graduated with a masters degree. A practicing lawyer, he was appointed to the bar in 1991, and was made senior counsel in 2004.[2]
Political career
Preselected in November 2010, following announcement that the sitting member Malcolm Kerr would retire, Mr Speakman overcame a challenge from Stephen Mutch, a former member for Cook.[3] At the 2011 state election, Mr Speakman was elected with a swing of 9.4 per cent and won the seat with 75.5 per cent of the vote on a two party preferred basis.[4] Mr Speakman's main opponent was Stefanie Jones, representing Labor. Premier O'Farrell considered immediately elevating Mr Speakman to the ministry following the 2011 election.[5]
References
- ↑ "Mr Mark Raymond Speakman, MP". Members of Parliament. Parliament of New South Wales. 5 May 2011. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
- ↑ "Lawyer is keen to give back". St George & Sutherland Shire Leader (Fairfax Media). 26 February 2011. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
- ↑ Robins, Brian (15 November 2010). "NSW moderates make seat gains". The Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 8 April 2011.
- ↑ Green, Antony (4 April 2011). "Cronulla". NSW Votes 2011 (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). Retrieved 14 May 2011.
- ↑ Salusinszky, Imre (4 April 2011). "O'Farrell vows to tackle PM on carbon tax". The Australian (News Limited). Retrieved 27 March 2011.
External links
- Mr Mark Raymond SPEAKMAN, MP - Parliament of New South Wales
- Mark Speakman SC - Tenth Floor Chambers
| Parliament of New South Wales | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Malcolm Kerr |
Member for Cronulla 2011 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |