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Laura Smyth | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for La Trobe | |
In office 21 August 2010 – 7 September 2013 | |
Preceded by | Jason Wood |
Succeeded by | Jason Wood |
Personal details | |
Born | Belfast, Northern Ireland | 12 November 1976
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Alma mater | Monash University University of Melbourne |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Website | http://www.laurasmyth.net |
Laura Mary Smyth (born 12 November 1976), an Australian politician, was a member of the Australian House of Representatives for the seat of La Trobe representing the Australian Labor Party.[1] She defeated Liberal MP Jason Wood at the 2010 federal election. She was defeated by Wood at the 2013 election.
Early years and background
Smyth was educated at Dandenong and Oakleigh before attending Monash University, where she completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and a Bachelor of Laws. She worked as a corporate lawyer for almost ten years, and studied at the University of Melbourne for a Masters in law (LLM).[2]
References
- ^ "La Trobe". Virtual Tally Room. Australian Electoral Commission. 24 August 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ "Labor People - Laura Smyth". Australian Labor Party. 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
Categories:
- 1976 births
- Living people
- Australian Labor Party members of the Parliament of Australia
- Members of the Australian House of Representatives
- Members of the Australian House of Representatives for La Trobe
- Monash University alumni
- Northern Ireland emigrants to Australia
- People from Belfast
- Women members of the Australian House of Representatives
- University of Melbourne alumni
- Australia Labor Party, Representative stubs