Andrew Gee (politician)

Andrew Gee
MP
Member of the New South Wales Parliament
for Orange
Incumbent
Assumed office
26 March 2011
Preceded by Russell Turner
Personal details
Born Andrew Robert Gee
ca 1970[1]
Nationality Australia
Political party The Nationals
Spouse(s) Christina (Tina) Gee
Alma mater The University of Sydney
Occupation Solicitor and barrister

Andrew Robert Gee (born ca 1970[1]), an Australian politician, has been a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Orange for the The Nationals since 26 March 2011.

Early years and background

Originally from Maitland, Gee studied Economics (where he passed with Honours in Government) and Law at the University of Sydney.[2] He commenced practice as a solicitor and moved to Hong Kong where he spent three years licensing consumer products and promotions for international entertainment companies, in partnership with his family.[2] He returned to Australia in 1999 and became a barrister in 2003. Together with his wife and young children, Gee moved to Orange in 2005.[3]

His legal practice is in the fields of civil litigation and family law, and has offices in Queen's Square Chambers in Orange and Sydney.[2]

Political career

Following an earlier announcement that the Nationals' sitting member, Russell Turner would not be seeking re-election, Gee was endorsed by the National Party as the candidate in June 2010, after a pre-selection battle with three other candidates.[1]

At the March 2011 elections, Gee was elected and received a swing of 12.5 points in the traditionally strong Nationals seat, winning 74.2% of the two-party vote.[4] Gee's main competitor was John Davis, an independent candidate, Mayor of Orange, former Councillor on Blayney Shire Council, and local car dealer.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Shields, Bevan (7 June 2010). "Gee leads new generation of Nats". Central Western Daily (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 2 April 2011.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "About us". Barrister at Law. Andrew Gee. 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2011.
  3. ↑ "Andrew Gee – Candidate for Orange". The Nationals team. National Party of Australia. 2010. Retrieved 2 April 2011.
  4. ↑ Green, Antony (31 March 2011). "Orange". NSW Votes 2011 (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). Retrieved 2 April 2011.

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Parliament of New South Wales
Preceded by
Russell Turner		 Member for Orange
2011– present 		Succeeded by
incumbent