David Layzell | |
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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 | Nationals |
Spouse(s) | Rachel Layzell |
Children | 4 |
Residence | Clarence Town, New South Wales |
Profession | Engineer |
Website | www |
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.
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]
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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New South Wales Legislative Assembly | ||
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Preceded by Michael Johnsen | Member for Upper Hunter 2021–present | Incumbent |