Pat Conroy (politician)

Pat Conroy
MP
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Charlton
In office
7 September 2013 – 2 July 2016
Preceded by Greg Combet
Succeeded by Seat abolished
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Shortland
Assumed office
2 July 2016
Preceded by Jill Hall
Personal details
Born (1979-05-10) 10 May 1979
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality Australian
Political party Australian Labor Party
Spouse(s) Keara Courtney
Children 2
Alma mater University of Sydney
Profession Economist, Politician

Patrick Martin "Pat" Conroy (born 10 May 1979) is an Australian politician. Conroy has been a Labor member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the Division of Charlton in New South Wales from September 2013 to July 2016 and the Division of Shortland thereafter.[1] He is aligned with the ALP's Socialist Left faction.[2]

Career

An economist by profession, prior to his election to parliament, Conroy worked for Greg Combet in his capacity as Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Kelly, Matthew (8 September 2013). "CHARLTON: Conroy to stick to local issues". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  2. ↑ Gartrell, Adam (15 January 2016). "Labor factions engineer deal to keep Joel Fitzgibbon, Pat Conroy in Parliament". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  3. ↑ Milman, Oliver (9 September 2013). "New Australian MPs: who are the Labor and Coalition rising stars?". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by
Greg Combet		 Member for Charlton
2013–2016 		Division abolished
Preceded by
Jill Hall		 Member for Shortland
2016–present 		Incumbent


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