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Lee Justin Evans (born 12 October 1961),[2] an Australian politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Heathcote for the Liberal Party from 2011[3][4] until 2023.
Lee Evans | |
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Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Heathcote | |
In office 26 March 2011 – 25 March 2023 | |
Preceded by | Paul McLeay |
Succeeded by | Maryanne Stuart |
Personal details | |
Born | 12 October 1961 |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Liberal |
Residence | Loftus[1] |
Evans has lived in his constituency for more than 58 years. He has worked in the food industry and is part-owner of an Australian gourmet foods distribution business. He has also worked for a major food company as a distribution manager and a hospitality teacher at TAFE.[4][5] He was endorsed as the Liberal candidate for Keira in the 2003 state election, however was unsuccessful in winning the seat from the incumbent Labor member, David Campbell.[6] In 2006, Evans again received Liberal Party endorsement, this time for Heathcote, in the 2007 state election,[7] but was unsuccessful in winning the seat from the incumbent Labor member, Paul McLeay despite receiving a swing of 3.5 points from McLeay on a two-party preferred basis.[8] In 2010, the Liberal Party endorsed Evans,[5] again for Heathcote running against McLeay. At the March 2011 elections, Evans was elected and received a swing of 14.8 points, winning 62.9 per cent of the two-party vote.[4] He was defeated by Maryanne Stuart in 2023.[9]
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