Sue Smith (politician)

Susan Lynette Smith AM (born 24 January 1951 in Ulverstone, Tasmania) was an independent member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council in the electoral division of Montgomery. She was first elected to the division of Leven in 1997 but the seat was abolished in 1999 and she transferred to the newly created seat of Montgomery. She was elected unopposed in 2007 and retired on 4 May 2013.[1] From June 2008 to May 2013 she was President of the Legislative Council, the first woman to hold that office. Smith is married with a grown son and daughter.

Sue Smith

28th President of the Tasmanian Legislative Council
In office
10 June 2008  4 May 2013
Preceded byDon Wing
Succeeded byJim Wilkinson
Personal details
Born (1951-01-24) 24 January 1951
Ulverstone, Tasmania, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)Wayne Smith

References

  1. Ford, Sean (29 January 2013). "Smith calling it quits". The Advocate. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
Tasmanian Legislative Council
Preceded by
Don Wing
President of the Tasmanian Legislative Council
2008–2013
Succeeded by
Jim Wilkinson
Division created Member for Leven
1997–1999
Division abolished
Member for Montgomery
1999–2013
Succeeded by
Leonie Hiscutt


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