Roza Sage

Roza Eva Maria Sage (born 25 November 1957), an Australian politician, was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing the Blue Mountains for the Liberal Party of Australia from 2011 to 2015.^[1]

Early years and background

Completing her undergraduate studies in dentistry at the University of Queensland, in 1979 Sage joined the Royal Australian Air Force and was initially posted to RAAF Richmond and later transferred to RAAF Glenbrook in the lower Blue Mountains in 1982.^[1] Sage left the armed forces in 1986 to start a family and later commenced working in a private dental practice, before starting her own practice in 1988. The practice, located in Springwood, now employs seven people.^[2]

Political career

At the 2011 state election, Sage was elected with a swing of 10.6 points and won the seat with 54.7 per cent of the two-party vote.^[2] Following the retirement of the sitting member, Phil Koperberg, Sage's main opponent was Trish Doyle, representing Labor. Sage is the first woman to represent the seat.^[3] She was defeated by Doyle in 2015.

References

External links

• Mrs Roza Eva Maria SAGE, BDSc MP - Parliament of New South Wales