Meryl Swanson
Second Deputy Speaker
Learn more about Meryl Swanson of the Labor, and their work for the Paterson electorate.
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.
Parliamentary Activity
Voting statistics from TheyVoteForYou(Last updated: 6/15/2025)
Top Policy Positions
Policy alignment scores are calculated from voting records on related parliamentary divisions. Data provided by TheyVoteForYou.
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
43 % target
NACC Bill 2022
Integrity body
National Disaster Ready Fund 2023
Disaster-mitigation funding
Election History
Past election results
| Year | Electorate | Result | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Paterson | Won | 57.3% |
| 2019 | Paterson | Won | 55.1% |
Contact Information
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