Mark Speakman

Mark Speakman SC MP
Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Cronulla
Incumbent
Assumed office 26 March 2011
Preceded by	Malcolm Kerr
Majority	25.5% (2011)
Personal details
Political party	Liberal Party of Australia
Children	1(f); 1(m)
Alma mater	The University of Sydney Cambridge University
Profession	Barrister
Website	Parliamentary webpage

Mark Raymond Speakman SC MP, an Australian politician, is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Cronulla for the Liberal Party of Australia since 2011.^[1]

Early years and background

Mr Speakman attended government schools in Caringbah before studying law and economics at The University of Sydney and then Cambridge University where he graduated with a masters degree. A practicing lawyer, he was appointed to the bar in 1991, and was made senior counsel in 2004.^[2]

Political career

Preselected in November 2010, following announcement that the sitting member Malcolm Kerr would retire, Mr Speakman overcame a challenge from Stephen Mutch, a former member for Cook.^[3] At the 2011 state election, Mr Speakman was elected with a swing of 9.4 per cent and won the seat with 75.5 per cent of the vote on a two party preferred basis.^[4] Mr Speakman's main opponent was Stefanie Jones, representing Labor. Premier O'Farrell considered immediately elevating Mr Speakman to the ministry following the 2011 election.^[5]

References

1. ^ "Mr Mark Raymond Speakman, MP". Members of Parliament. Parliament of New South Wales. 5 May 2011. http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/Prod/parlment/members.nsf/0/ABBC0624E7B1CB75CA257860007BC545. Retrieved 16 May 2011. 
2. ^ "Lawyer is keen to give back". St George & Sutherland Shire Leader (Fairfax Media). 26 February 2011. http://www.theleader.com.au/news/local/news/politics/lawyer-is-keen-to-give-back/2086353.aspx. Retrieved 8 April 2011. 
3. ^ Robins, Brian (15 November 2010). "NSW moderates make seat gains". The Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Media). http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/nsw-moderates-make-seat-gains-20101114-17sqe.html. Retrieved 8 April 2011. 
4. ^ Green, Antony (4 April 2011). "Cronulla". NSW Votes 2011 (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). http://www.abc.net.au/elections/nsw/2011/guide/cron.htm. Retrieved 14 May 2011. 
5. ^ Salusinszky, Imre (4 April 2011). "O'Farrell vows to tackle PM on carbon tax". The Australian (News Limited). http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/state-politics/ofarrell-vows-to-tackle-pm-on-carbon-tax/story-fn7r7bxz-1226028849473. Retrieved 27 March 2011. 

External links

• Mr Mark Raymond SPEAKMAN, MP - Parliament of New South Wales
• Mark Speakman SC - Tenth Floor Chambers

Parliament of New South Wales
Preceded by Malcolm Kerr	Member for Cronulla 2011 – present	Succeeded by Incumbent

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Name	Speakman, Mark
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Short description	Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
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