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 | |
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| 28th President of the Tasmanian Legislative Council | |
| In office 10 June 2008 – 4 May 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Don Wing |
| Succeeded by | Jim Wilkinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 January 1951 Ulverstone, Tasmania, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Wayne Smith |
References
- Ford, Sean (29 January 2013). "Smith calling it quits". The Advocate. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
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| Tasmanian Legislative Council | ||
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| 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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