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Anthony David Hawthorn Smith (born 13 March 1967) is an Australian politician who served as the 30th speaker of the House of Representatives from 2015 to 2021. A member of the Liberal Party of Australia , he was the Member of Parliament (MP) for the division of Casey from 2001 until he stood down in 2022.
Biography. Parliamentary service. Elected to the House of Representatives for Casey, Victoria, 2001. Re-elected 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019. Retired prior to general elections 2022. Parliamentary positions. Speaker of the House of Representatives from 10.8.2015 to 9.5.2016.
Jul 14, 2021 · Speaker of the House Tony Smith has announced his retirement from Parliament ahead of the next federal election bringing to an end 20 years as an MP.
Jul 14, 2021 · Speaker Tony Smith – who has been battling to force better behaviour in the House of Representatives on MPs including Scott Morrison – has announced he will not contest the next election....
Jul 14, 2021 · Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tony Smith, has announced he will quit parliament at the next election.
Jul 2, 2019 · Victorian Liberal Tony Smith has made history after being re-elected for the third time as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Mr Smith, who has been a member of parliament since 2001, said it was an "honour and humbling experience" to be elected again.
Nov 23, 2021 · Andrew Wallace has been elected as speaker for the House of Representatives. Mr Wallace replaces Tony Smith, who has been widely regarded as one of the finest speakers since federation. The new speaker says he will strive to be fair like his predecessor.
