David Smith (Australian Capital Territory politician)
David Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Bean | |
| Assumed office 18 May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Division created |
| Senator for the Australian Capital Territory | |
| In office 23 May 2018 – 11 April 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Katy Gallagher |
| Succeeded by | Katy Gallagher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 March 1970 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse | Liesl Centenera |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
| Education | Marist College Canberra |
| Alma mater | Australian National University |
| Occupation | Trade unionist Public servant |
| Website | www |
David Philip Benedict Smith (born 25 March 1970) is an Australian politician. On 23 May 2018, the High Court of Australia declared him elected as a Senator for the Australian Capital Territory after Labor senator Katy Gallagher was found ineligible to have been elected. Before his election, Smith was the ACT director of the Professionals Australia union. He was sworn in to the Australian Senate on 18 June 2018. He was elected to the House of Representatives for the Division of Bean, ACT, at the 2019 federal election.