Dave Layzell
Dave Layzell | |
|---|---|
| Member of theNew South Wales Parliament forUpper Hunter | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Johnsen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Port Stephens,New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | NSW Nationals |
| Residence(s) | Clarence Town,New South Wales[1] |
| Profession | Construction manager |
| Website | www |
David Robert Layzellis an Australian politician who has been in theNew South Wales Legislative Assemblyas the member forUpper Hunterfor the NSWNationalssince May 2021.[2][3]He is currently the Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads.
Layzell is a former construction manager.[4]He lives inClarence Town.[5]Dave Layzell was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly at the2021 Upper Hunter state by-election.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Layzell is married to Rachel Layzell, and the couple have four daughters.[6]Layzell was raised inPort StephensandNelson Bayby his mother, a nurse, and his father, a civil engineer. He was educated atThe Armidale Schooland attained a building degree from theUniversity of New South Wales,while also being a member of the Kensington–Baxter Colleges.[7]
Political career
[edit]Layzell was preselected as the NSW National Party candidate in the Upper Hunter by-election following the resignation of former MPMichael Johnsenover sexual assault allegations. David won the by-election on 22 May with a two-candidate-preferred 3-point swing toward the NSW National Party, despite comments from PremierGladys Berejiklianthat "it would take more than a miracle for us to keep the seat". The by-election also saw 7.46-point and 10-point first-preference swings against the NSW Labor Party and NSW Shooters, Fishers and Farmers respectively.[citation needed]
Layzell was officially sworn in as a member of the 57th Parliament of NSW on 8 June 2021, where he also asked his first question in question time to Deputy Premier Hon.John Barilaro.Layzell gave his first speech in parliament on 9 June 2021.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^"Candidates – The Legislative Assembly District of Upper Hunter".Elections NSW.New South Wales Electoral Commission.Retrieved3 April2023.
- ^"Mr (Dave) David Robert LAYZELL, MP".Members of theParliament of New South Wales.Retrieved9 June2021.
- ^"Upper Hunter byelection results: Labor concedes to National party in crucial NSW vote".Guardian Australia.Australian Associated Press.23 May 2021.Retrieved24 May2021.
- ^Smith, Alexandra (7 April 2021)."Nationals preselect local engineer David Layzell for must-win byelection".The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved24 May2021.
- ^"NSW Election 2015 – Upper Hunter".NSW Nationals.May 2021.Retrieved24 May2021.
- ^abSmith, Alexandra (22 May 2021)."'The Nats are back': Barilaro claims victory for Nationals in the Upper Hunter byelection ".The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved24 May2021.
- ^Sams, C. (16 April 2021)."Meet the Candidates – David Layzell, NSW Nationals".The Hunter News.Retrieved24 May2021.