Dave Layzell
Dave Layzell | |
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Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Upper Hunter | |
Assumed office 22 May 2021 | |
Preceded by | Michael Johnsen |
Personal details | |
Born | Port Stephens, New South Wales |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | NSW Nationals |
Spouse(s) | Rachel Layzell |
Children | 4 daughters |
Residence | Clarence Town, New South Wales |
Profession | Construction Manager |
Website | www |
David Robert Layzell is an Australian politician who has served in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the member for Upper Hunter for the NSW Nationals since May 2021.[1][2]
Dave Layzell is a former construction manager.[3] He lives in Clarence Town.[4] Dave Layzell was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly at the 2021 Upper Hunter state by-election.[5]
Personal life[]
David Layzell is married to Rachel Layzell and the couple have four daughters - Emily, Mia, Ashley and Indie.[5] Dave Layzell was raised in Port Stephens and Nelson Bay by his mother, a nurse, and his father, a civil engineer. He was educated at The Armidale School and attained a Building degree from the University of New South Wales, while also being a member of the Kensington - Baxter Colleges. [6]
Political career[]
David Layzell was preselected as the NSW National Party Candidate in the Upper Hunter By-Election following the resignation of former MP Michael Johnsen over sexual assault allegations. David won the By-Election on the 22nd of May with a 2 candidate preferred 3% swing towards the NSW National Party, despite comments from Premier Gladys Berejiklian that "it would take more than a miracle for us to keep the seat". The By-Election also saw 7.46% and 10% first preference swings against the NSW Labor Party and NSW Shooters, Fishers and Farmers respectively.
David Layzell was officially sworn in as a member of the 57th Parliament of NSW on Tuesday 8 June 2021, where he also asked his first question in question time to the Deputy Premier Hon. John Barilaro. David gave his first speech in parliament on Wednesday 9 June 2021.
References[]
- ^ "Mr (Dave) David Robert LAYZELL, MP". Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Upper Hunter byelection results: Labor concedes to National party in crucial NSW vote". Guardian Australia. Australian Associated Press. 23 May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ Smith, Alexandra (7 April 2021). "Nationals preselect local engineer David Layzell for must-win byelection". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "NSW Election 2015 - Upper Hunter". NSW Nationals. May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ a b Smith, Alexandra (22 May 2021). "'The Nats are back': Barilaro claims victory for Nationals in the Upper Hunter byelection". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ Sams, C. (16 April 2021). "Meet the Candidates - David Layzell, NSW Nationals". The Hunter News. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
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- Living people
- People from the Hunter Region
- National Party of Australia members of the Parliament of New South Wales
- Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
- 21st-century Australian politicians