Stephen Bromhead
| Stephen Bromhead MP LLM JP | |
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| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Myall Lakes | |
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Assumed office 26 March 2011 | |
| Preceded by | John Turner |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Stephen Bruce Bromhead ca 1958[1] |
| Nationality |
 Australia |
| Political party | The Nationals |
| Spouse(s) | Maryanne (DIVORCED) |
| Children | 7 |
| Alma mater | University of New South Wales |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
Stephen Bruce Bromhead (born ca 1958[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.
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][2]
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.[2]
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.[3] The leg was fractured again in September 2011 when Bromhead jumped up to ask a question during question time in parliament.[4]
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.[5] At the March 2015 elections, Bromhead was elected with a strong swing against him of 19.8% this was a historically low result for the seat, with the National Party retaining the seat with only 58.7% on the Two Party-preferred result. Narrowing the margin to just 8.7% (the lowest ever margin in the electorates history). This result was a product of the 19.8% swing against him to ALP Country Labor Candidate Dr.David Keegan, who was a councillor on Greater Taree City Council & a local GP.
References
- 1 2 3 "About Stephen Bromhead". Campaign website. National Party of Australia. 2010. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
- 1 2 "Stephen Bromhead - Partner". Our staff members. Bromhead Legal. 2010. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
- ↑ Smith, Alexandra (18 March 2011). "Nationals candidate breaks leg in car crash". Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
- ↑ "NSW MP Stephen Bromhead breaks his leg during Parliament Question Time".
- ↑ Green, Antony (31 March 2011). "Myall Lakes". NSW Votes 2011. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
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| Parliament of New South Wales | ||
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| Preceded by John Turner |
Member for Myall Lakes 2011–present |
Incumbent |