Laura_Smyth

Laura Smyth

Laura Smyth

Australian politician

See also: Laura Smith (disambiguation)

Laura Mary Smyth (born 12 November 1976) is a former Australian politician who served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives for the seat of La Trobe representing the Australian Labor Party.[1] She defeated Liberal MP Jason Wood at the 2010 federal election. She was defeated by Wood at the 2013 election.

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Early years and background

Smyth was educated at St Lukes Primary School, Twinbrook, Belfast, County Antrim, Dandenong and Oakleigh before attending Monash University, where she completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and a Bachelor of Laws. She worked as a corporate lawyer for almost ten years, and studied at the University of Melbourne for a Master's in law (LLM).[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "La Trobe". Virtual Tally Room. Australian Electoral Commission. 24 August 2010. Archived from the original on 23 August 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
  2. [2]
    "Labor People - Laura Smyth". Australian Labor Party. 2010. Archived from the original on 27 August 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
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