Tony Smith (Queensland politician)

Anthony Charles "Tony" Smith (born 15 July 1950) was an Australian politician. He was educated at the University of Queensland before becoming a fitter and turner and a marine engineer. He later became a barrister and then a primary producer. In 1996, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Dickson. He did not receive Liberal endorsement for the 1998 election and contested it as an independent, gaining 9% of the primary vote. His candidacy enabled Labor candidate Cheryl Kernot, formerly leader of the Democrats, to win the seat.[1]

"Tony C. Smith" redirects here. For the podcaster, see StarShipSofa.
For other people named Tony Smith, see Tony Smith (disambiguation).

Tony Smith
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Dickson
In office
2 March 1996 – 3 October 1998
Preceded byMichael Lavarch
Succeeded byCheryl Kernot
Personal details
Born (1950-07-15) 15 July 1950
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLiberal (1996–98)
Independent (1998)
Alma materUniversity of Queensland
OccupationBarrister

References
  1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 13 July 2008.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
Michael Lavarch		 Member for Dickson
1996 – 1998		 Succeeded by
Cheryl Kernot


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