Stephen Bromhead

Stephen Bruce Bromhead (born c. 1957[1]), an Australian politician, is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, having represented Myall Lakes for the Nationals since 26 March 2011.[2]

Stephen Bruce Bromhead

LLM JP MP
Member of the New South Wales Parliament
for Myall Lakes
Assumed office
26 March 2011
Preceded byJohn Turner
Personal details
Born
Stephen Bruce Bromhead

c. 1957[1]
NationalityAustralian
Political partyThe Nationals
Spouse(s)Sue Bromhead
Children7
Alma materUniversity of New South Wales
OccupationNurse, Solicitor, Police Officer & Politician

Early years and background

Bromhead is a registered nurse with two certificates, commencing work initially as a nurse. He later joined the New South Wales Police Force, serving initially as a general duties officer and then as a detective; serving for a total of 12 years in the majority around Taree and surrounding districts. Whilst working as a police officer, Bromhead studied law by correspondence and was admitted as a solicitor. He has subsequently studied and completed his Masters of Law through the University of New South Wales specialising in corporate, commercial and taxation law.[1][3]

Bromhead has served as a Councillor on the Greater Taree City Council and has had extensive community involvement including local rugby union football clubs, tourism associations, chambers of commerce, and horse racing clubs.[3]

Political career

Following an earlier announcement that the Nationals' sitting member, John Turner would not be seeking re-election, Bromhead was endorsed by the National Party as the candidate in June 2010. During the last two weeks of the election campaign, Bromhead was involved in a motor vehicle accident where it was reported that he fractured his leg.[4] The leg was fractured again in September 2011 when Bromhead jumped up to ask a question during question time in parliament.[5]

At the March 2011 elections, Bromhead was elected and received a swing toward him of 11.2% after preferences in the traditionally strong Nationals seat, winning 78.6% of the vote on a two-party preferred basis.[6] At the March 2015 elections, Bromhead was re-elected.

References
  1. "About Stephen Bromhead". Campaign website. National Party of Australia – NSW. 2010. Archived from the original on 21 February 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
  2. "Mr Stephen Bruce BROMHEAD, LLM MP". Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 4 April 2019.
  3. "Stephen Bromhead - Partner". Our staff members. Bromhead Legal. 2010. Archived from the original on 21 February 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
  4. Smith, Alexandra (18 March 2011). "Nationals candidate breaks leg in car crash". Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
  5. "NSW MP Stephen Bromhead breaks his leg during Parliament Question Time".
  6. Green, Antony (31 March 2011). "Myall Lakes". NSW Votes 2011. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
John Turner		 Member for Myall Lakes
2011–present		 Incumbent
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