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Tony Smith (Victorian politician)
Australian politician
For other people named Tony Smith, see Tony Smith (disambiguation).
Anthony David Hawthorn Smith (born 13 March 1967) is an Australian politician who served as the 30th speaker of the House of Representatives from 2015 to 2021.
A member of the Liberal Party of Australia, he was the Member of Parliament (MP) for the division of Casey from 2001 until he stood down in 2022.
Early life and education
Smith was born in Melbourne, to parents Alan Smith, a chemistry teacher, and Noel Smith, a medical secretary.
Tony was the youngest child, with two older sisters: Christine (born 1960) and Heather (born 1962).
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He was educated first at Kerrimuir Primary School in Box Hill North before attending Carey Baptist Grammar School in Kew. He studied Commerce and Arts (Hons) at The University of Melbourne. He was president of the Melbourne University Liberal Club, and is now an honorary life member.
Political career
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