Sharon Claydon

Sharon Claydon
MP
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Newcastle
Incumbent
Assumed office
7 September 2013
Preceded by Sharon Grierson
Personal details
Born 26 April 1964
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality Australian
Political party Australian Labor Party
Residence Newcastle
Occupation Anthropologist; Politician
Website www.sharonclaydon.com

Sharon Catherine Claydon (born 26 April 1964 in Newcastle, New South Wales) is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the Division of Newcastle in New South Wales, since September 2013.

Early years and background

The daughter of a Vietnam veteran, Claydon is a fifth generation Novocastrian who was educated at Lambton High School and completed an honours degree in anthropology at Sydney University.[1]

Career

After completing her studies, she worked within remote Aboriginal communities including the Kimberley Region before moving to the disability service sector.[1][2] In 2007 Claydon was elected as a Councillor on Newcastle City Council.[3]

Immediately prior to the 2013 federal election, Claydon worked for the incumbent Member for Newcastle, Sharon Grierson.[3]

Personal

Claydon is currently a patron of the Stockton Historical Society and has served as treasurer of the Newcastle Aboriginal Support Group.[4]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Elias, Charles (9 August 2013). "Claydon big on NBN, jobs and education". RADAR. Independent Media Group Pty Limited. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
  2. ↑ "Sharon Claydon". EMILY's List Australia. 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "The House of Reps class of 2013". Election Watch 2013. University of Melbourne. 10 September 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
  4. ↑ "Sharon Claydon (Newcastle)". Federal Candidates. NSW Labor. 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.

External links

Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
Sharon Grierson		 Member for Newcastle
2013–present 		Incumbent