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    Meryl Swanson

    Second Deputy Speaker

    LaborPaterson, NSWIncumbent

    Biography

    Background and political history

    Former ABC broadcaster and horse-stud manager, Meryl Swanson won Paterson in 2016 and now serves as Second Deputy Speaker. She is a champion of Hunter hydrogen, TAFE equine-industry training and PFAS remediation at Williamtown RAAF base.

    Policy Positions

    Key issues and stances

    Industry

    Green hydrogen

    Hydrogen hub at Kurri Kurri and Tomago.


    Defence

    PFAS cleanup

    Accelerate remediation at Williamtown.


    Education

    TAFE skills

    Equine and vet nursing Centre of Excellence.

    Voting History

    Recent votes on key legislation

    Climate Change Bill 2022

    2022-08-04YES

    43 % target

    NACC Bill 2022

    2022-11-30YES

    Integrity body

    National Disaster Ready Fund 2023

    2023-02-22YES

    Disaster-mitigation funding

    Election History

    Past election results

    YearElectorateResultVote %
    2022PatersonWon57.3%
    2019PatersonWon55.1%

    Contact Information

    Get in touch with Meryl Swanson

    Office Address

    262 Dowling St, Dungog NSW 2420