Robert Dwyer (politician)
Robert Dwyer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Port Macquarie | |
| Assumed office 15 March 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Leslie Williams |
| Majority | 3.5% (2025) |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Children | 3[1] |
| Residence | Camden Haven[2] |
| Website | NSW Liberal profile |
Robert Daniel Dwyer[2] is an Australian politician and former licensed club manager. He was elected to represent the electoral district of Port Macquarie in the parliament of New South Wales following the 2025 Port Macquarie by-election. He is a member of the Liberal Party of Australia.[1][3]
Political career
Dwyer won pre-selection to be the Liberals candidate for Port Macquarie following the retirement of the previous member, Leslie Williams. He beat one other candidate for party selection and went on to defeat the Nationals candidate by leading the primary vote and winning the two-candidate-preferred vote by 53.5% to 46.5%.
Dwyer is the third Liberal (after Williams and Les Jordan) to represent the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of the Mid North Coast in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.[4]
Personal life
Dwyer is married with three children and lives in Camden Haven. Prior to entering politics, he was the General manager of Laurieton United Services Club and Kew Country Club.[5] He has been a patron of charities, including chairing the Slice of Haven Festival.[1] He holds a Bachelor of Business.
References
- ^ a b c "Robert Dwyer is your Liberal Candidate for Port Macquarie". nswliberal.org.au. Liberal Party of Australia, NSW Division. Archived from the original on 17 March 2025. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ a b "2025 Port Macquarie State by-election". elections.nsw.gov.au. NSW Electoral Commission. Who are the candidates?. Archived from the original on 16 March 2025. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ Simmonds, Claire and Marshall, Cameron (17 March 2025). "Liberals claim victory in Port Macquarie in by-election as Robert Dwyer maintains lead". ABC News. Archived from the original on 17 March 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ^ "Mr Leslie Charles Jordan (1896–1965)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ "Robert Dwyer". NSW Liberals. Archived from the original on 11 February 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2025.