David Gillespie (politician)
| Dr David Gillespie MP | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Lyne | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 7 September 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Rob Oakeshott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 December 1957 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | National Party of Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Charlotte Gillespie |
| Children | Three |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Profession | Gastroenterologist |
| Website | www |
David Arthur Gillespie (born 20 December 1957) is an Australian politician. He has been a Nationals member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the Division of Lyne in New South Wales, since September 2013.
Career
Gillespie was born in Canberra.[1] He was a gastroenterologist for twenty years and, up until the 2013 election, was the director of physician training at Port Macquarie Base Hospital.[2]
In 2010 he contested the seat of Lyne for the first time, representing the Nationals. His opponent, independent member Rob Oakeshott, defeated him; however, the Nationals received a 10-point swing. Following Oakeshott's retirement at the 2013 federal election, Gillespie received a swing of 2.5 points, enough to gain the seat.[3]
Personal
Gillespie is married to Charlotte, and they have three children.[4] The family lives at Sancrox, west of Port Macquarie.[2]
References
- ↑ Dr David Gillespie MP, Parliament of Australia.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Green, Antony (15 September 2013). "Lyne Results". Federal Election 2013 (Australia: ABC News). Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ↑ "David Gillespie Candidate for Lyne". National Party of Australia. 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
- ↑ Townsend, Samantha (7 September 2013). "Nationals candidate David Gillespie tipped to take Lyne". The Sunday Telegraph. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Rob Oakeshott |
Member for Lyne 2013–present |
Incumbent |
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