Matt Smith (Australian politician)
Matthew John Smith (born 22 March 1978) is an Australian Liberal politician who served in the Tasmanian House of Assembly from 1998 to 2002.
Matt Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Franklin | |
| In office 29 August 1998 – 20 July 2002 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matthew John Smith 22 March 1978 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal |
Smith was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly in 1998 as a member for the seat of Franklin. He became the youngest member of any parliament in Australia upon election in 1998 at 20 years of age.[1]
Smith stepped down shortly before the 2002 election after his father was charged with stealing from his employer and a court was told some of the money may have been used to fund his campaign. His father was later acquitted of all charges.[2]
References
- State Election - Tasmania Archived 12 February 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- Tasmanian Legislative Assembly Election 2006 Archived 3 September 2006 at the Wayback Machine
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