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	(1964-04-26) 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) 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 2 Elias, Charles (9 August 2013). "Claydon big on NBN, jobs and education". RADAR. Independent Media Group Pty Limited. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
↑ "Sharon Claydon". EMILY's List Australia. 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
1 2 "The House of Reps class of 2013". Election Watch 2013. University of Melbourne. 10 September 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
↑ "Sharon Claydon (Newcastle)" Check |url= value (help). Federal Candidates. NSW Labor. 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.

External links

Official website
Claydon, Sharon (5 August 2013). Meet the Candidates: Jamie Abbott and Sharon Claydon battle for Newcastle (streaming audio). Interview with Jill Emberson. Mornings. 702 ABC. Sydney. Retrieved 15 September 2013.

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

Current members of the Australian House of Representatives from New South Wales

Labor (17)	Anthony Albanese Sharon Bird Chris Bowen Tony Burke Jason Clare Sharon Claydon Pat Conroy Justine Elliot Laurie Ferguson Joel Fitzgibbon Chris Hayes Ed Husic Stephen Jones Julie Owens Tanya Plibersek Michelle Rowland Matt Thistlethwaite

Liberal (23)	Tony Abbott John Alexander Bob Baldwin Bronwyn Bishop David Coleman Paul Fletcher Alex Hawke Peter Hendy Craig Kelly Craig Laundy Sussan Ley Louise Markus Russell Matheson Karen McNamara Scott Morrison Philip Ruddock Fiona Scott Ann Sudmalis Angus Taylor Malcolm Turnbull Nickolas Varvaris Lucy Wicks Trent Zimmerman

Nationals (7)	John Cobb Mark Coulton David Gillespie Luke Hartsuyker Kevin Hogan Barnaby Joyce Michael McCormack

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