David Robert Layzell is an Australian politician who has been in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the member for Upper Hunter for the NSW Nationals since May 2021.[2][3] He is currently the Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads.
Dave Layzell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Upper Hunter | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Johnsen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Port Stephens, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | NSW Nationals |
| Residence(s) | Clarence Town, New South Wales[1] |
| Profession | Construction manager |
| Website | www |
Layzell is a former construction manager.[4] He lives in Clarence Town.[5] Dave Layzell was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly at the 2021 Upper Hunter state by-election.[6]
Personal life
editLayzell is married to Rachel Layzell, and the couple have four daughters.[6] Layzell was raised in Port Stephens and Nelson Bay by his mother, a nurse, and his father, a civil engineer. He was educated at The Armidale School and attained a building degree from the University of New South Wales, while also being a member of the Kensington–Baxter Colleges.[7]
Political career
editLayzell was preselected as the NSW National Party candidate in the Upper Hunter by-election following the resignation of former MP Michael Johnsen over sexual assault allegations. David won the by-election on 22 May with a two-candidate-preferred 3-point swing toward the NSW National Party, despite comments from Premier Gladys Berejiklian that "it would take more than a miracle for us to keep the seat". The by-election also saw 7.46-point and 10-point first-preference swings against the NSW Labor Party and NSW Shooters, Fishers and Farmers respectively.[citation needed]
Layzell was officially sworn in as a member of the 57th Parliament of NSW on 8 June 2021, where he also asked his first question in question time to Deputy Premier Hon. John Barilaro. Layzell gave his first speech in parliament on 9 June 2021.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Candidates – The Legislative Assembly District of Upper Hunter". Elections NSW. New South Wales Electoral Commission. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Mr (Dave) David Robert LAYZELL, MP". Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Upper Hunter byelection results: Labor concedes to National party in crucial NSW vote". Guardian Australia. Australian Associated Press. 23 May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ Smith, Alexandra (7 April 2021). "Nationals preselect local engineer David Layzell for must-win byelection". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "NSW Election 2015 – Upper Hunter". NSW Nationals. May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ a b Smith, Alexandra (22 May 2021). "'The Nats are back': Barilaro claims victory for Nationals in the Upper Hunter byelection". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ Sams, C. (16 April 2021). "Meet the Candidates – David Layzell, NSW Nationals". The Hunter News. Retrieved 24 May 2021.