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==Early years and background== |
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Smyth was educated at St Lukes Primary School, Twinbrook, Belfast, County Antrim[[Dandenong, Victoria|Dandenong]] and [[Oakleigh, Victoria|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 degree|Masters]] in law (LLM).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alp.org.au/federal-government/labor-people/laura-smyth/|title=Labor People - Laura Smyth|publisher=[[Australian Labor Party]]|year=2010|accessdate=2010-08-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100827013840/http://www.alp.org.au/federal-government/labor-people/laura-smyth/|archive-date=27 August 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
Smyth was educated at St Lukes Primary School, Twinbrook, Belfast, County Antrim, [[Dandenong, Victoria|Dandenong]] and [[Oakleigh, Victoria|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 degree|Masters]] in law (LLM).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alp.org.au/federal-government/labor-people/laura-smyth/|title=Labor People - Laura Smyth|publisher=[[Australian Labor Party]]|year=2010|accessdate=2010-08-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100827013840/http://www.alp.org.au/federal-government/labor-people/laura-smyth/|archive-date=27 August 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 20:03, 14 July 2020
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 | Laura Mary Smyth 12 November 1976 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
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 St Lukes Primary School, Twinbrook, Belfast, County Antrim, 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. Archived from the original on 23 August 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ "Labor People - Laura Smyth". Australian Labor Party. 2010. Archived from the original on 27 August 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
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- 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 who lost British citizenship
- People who lost Irish citizenship
- Naturalised citizens of Australia
- People from Belfast
- Women members of the Australian House of Representatives
- University of Melbourne alumni
- 21st-century Australian politicians
- 21st-century Australian women politicians
- Australia Labor Party, Representative stubs