Gurmesh Singh | |
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Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Coffs Harbour | |
Assumed office 23 March 2019 | |
Preceded by | Andrew Fraser |
Deputy Leader of the New South Wales National Party | |
Assumed office 20 June 2024 | |
Preceded by | Bronnie Taylor |
Personal details | |
Born | 25 April [1] |
Political party | National Party of Australia |
Residence | Woolgoolga [2] |
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Singh was a blueberry and macadamia farmer before his election to parliament. [4] [5]
In June 2024,Singh was elected Deputy Leader of the New South Wales National Party. [6]
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