Tina Ayyad | |
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| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Holsworthy | |
| Assumed office 25 March 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Melanie Gibbons |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Residence | Prestons [1] |
| Occupation | Teacher [2] [3] |
Tina Ayyad is an Australian politician. She was elected a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Holsworthy for the Liberal party in 2023. [4] Ayyad previously served as a councillor of City of Liverpool. [5]
During the election campaign for the 2023 New South Wales state election,Ayyad was subject to a racist and islamophobic campaign targeting her Muslim faith. Fake pamphlets made to look like official campaign material were distributed across the electorate of Holsworthy,including the suburb of Barden Ridge. [2] She said "I condemn the racism and hatred that the pamphlets represent and it's something that doesn't belong in our community." [6]
Ayyad defeated incumbent Melanie Gibbons for preselection as the Liberal candidate for Holsworthy. She was elected at the 2023 New South Wales state election,suffering a 5.3-point swing against her. [7]
Ayyad is married to City of Liverpool mayor Ned Mannoun and has 3 children. [5] Ayyad is a Muslim. [8]
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