David Layzell

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David Layzell

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David 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
NationalityAustralian
Political party Nationals
Spouse(s)Rachel Layzell
Children4
Residence Clarence Town, New South Wales
ProfessionEngineer
Website www.nswnationals.org.au/davelayzell

David Layzell is an Australian politician who served in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the member [1] for Upper Hunter for the Nationals since 2021.

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Layzell is a former construction manager and engineer. [2] He lives in Clarence Town. [3] Layzell was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly at the 2021 Upper Hunter state by-election. [4]

Personal life

David Layzell is married to Rachel Layzell and the couple have four daughters. [4] Layzell was raised in Port Stephens and Nelson Bay by his mother, a nurse, and his father, an engineer. He was educated in Armidale and attended university in Sydney. [5]

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References

  1. "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.
  2. Smith, Alexandra (7 April 2021). "Nationals preselect local engineer David Layzell for must-win byelection". The Sydney Morning Herald . Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  3. "NSW Election 2015 - Upper Hunter". NSW Nationals. May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  4. 1 2 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.
  5. Sams, C. (16 April 2021). "Meet the Candidates - David Layzell, NSW Nationals". The Hunter News. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
Michael Johnsen
Member for Upper Hunter
2021–present
Incumbent