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| | name = Nickolas Varvaris | | name = Nickolas Varvaris | ||
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| | parliament = Australian | | parliament = Australian | ||
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| | term_start = 7 September 2013 | | term_start = 7 September 2013 | ||
| | term_end = | | term_end = 2 July 2016 | ||
| | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1974|5|25}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1974|5|25}} | ||
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| | nationality = Australian | | nationality = Australian | ||
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| | spouse = Dorette | | spouse = Dorette | ||
| | children = 2 | | children = 2 | ||
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| '''Nickolas Varvaris''' (born 25 May 1974) is |
'''Nickolas Varvaris''' (born 25 May 1974) is a former Australian politician. He was the ] member for the ] seat of ] between 2013 and 2016. He recontested his seat at the ] but lost to ]'s ]. | ||
| ==Early years and background== | ==Early years and background== | ||
| Varvaris was born a twin child in a Greek migrant family of five children, in ], New South Wales.<ref name=firstspeech>, Parliament of Australia, 11 December 2013.</ref> A BBus (UTS), CPA graduate, he owned his own local business before entering politics. He was also a councillor of the ] from 1999 and was the mayor from 2008.<ref name="nsw liberal">{{cite web | url=http://www.nickvarvaris.com.au | title=Nickolas Varvaris Liberal for Barton | publisher=Liberal Party of Australia – New South Wales | accessdate=7 September 2013}}</ref> | Varvaris was born a twin child in a Greek migrant family of five children, in ], New South Wales.<ref name=firstspeech>, Parliament of Australia, 11 December 2013.</ref> A BBus (UTS), CPA graduate, he owned his own local business before entering politics. He was also a councillor of the ] from 1999 and was the mayor from 2008.<ref name="nsw liberal">{{cite web | url=http://www.nickvarvaris.com.au | title=Nickolas Varvaris Liberal for Barton | publisher=Liberal Party of Australia – New South Wales | accessdate=7 September 2013}}</ref> | ||
| ==Parliament== | ==Parliament== | ||
| Varvaris |
Varvaris was the ] member of the ], representing the ] in ] since the ], achieving a ] ] of 7.2 percent in Barton to finish with a two-party vote of just 50.3 percent, which made Barton the government's most marginal seat in the country.<ref></ref> | ||
| ⚫ | A redistribution prior to the ] erased Varvaris' knife-edge majority and gave Labor a notional margin of 54.4 percent.<ref></ref> It was not until under on-going pressure in May 2016 that Varvaris eventually confirmed his intention to re-contest the seat. ] contested the seat for Labor, and won it with a swing of over 3 percent.<ref name="smh"></ref><ref></ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Barton, NSW|url=http://vtr.aec.gov.au/HouseDivisionPage-20499-104.htm|website=Tally Room|publisher=Australian Electoral Commission|accessdate=12 July 2016}}</ref> | ||
| According to the '']'', Varvaris is "perhaps best known for falling asleep and accidentally voting for Labor".<ref name=smh/> | |||
| ⚫ | Varvaris did not live in his electorate at the time of the 2016 election, but in neighbouring ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/federal-election-2016/election-2016-the-12-local-mps-who-dont-live-in-the-seats-theyre-trying-to-win-20160513-goua9e.html|title=How local is local? The 12 MPs who don't live in the seats they're trying to win|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=16 May 2016|access-date=2016-05-17}}</ref> | ||
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| ==Family== | ==Family== | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:28, 27 November 2024
Australian politician
| Nickolas Varvaris | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Barton | |
| In office 7 September 2013 – 2 July 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Robert McClelland |
| Succeeded by | Linda Burney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1974-05-25) 25 May 1974 (age 50) Sydney, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse | Dorette |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Politician |
Nickolas Varvaris (born 25 May 1974) is a former Australian politician. He was the Liberal member for the House of Representatives seat of Barton between 2013 and 2016. He recontested his seat at the 2016 election but lost to Labor's Linda Burney.
Early years and background
Varvaris was born a twin child in a Greek migrant family of five children, in Sydney, New South Wales. A BBus (UTS), CPA graduate, he owned his own local business before entering politics. He was also a councillor of the Kogarah City Council from 1999 and was the mayor from 2008.
Parliament
Varvaris was the Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the Division of Barton in New South Wales since the 2013 federal election, achieving a two-party swing of 7.2 percent in Barton to finish with a two-party vote of just 50.3 percent, which made Barton the government's most marginal seat in the country.
A redistribution prior to the 2016 federal election erased Varvaris' knife-edge majority and gave Labor a notional margin of 54.4 percent. It was not until under on-going pressure in May 2016 that Varvaris eventually confirmed his intention to re-contest the seat. Linda Burney contested the seat for Labor, and won it with a swing of over 3 percent.
Varvaris did not live in his electorate at the time of the 2016 election, but in neighbouring Cook.
Family
He is married with two children.
References
- First Speech: Nickolas Varvaris MP, Parliament of Australia, 11 December 2013.
- ^ "Nickolas Varvaris Liberal for Barton". Liberal Party of Australia – New South Wales. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
- 2013 federal election results: AEC
- 2016 Federal Election Pendulum (Update): Antony Green ABC 13 March 2016
- Liberal MP Nick Varvaris can't decide whether to recontest: SMH 29 April 2016
- Barton - 2016 federal election: Antony Green ABC
- "Barton, NSW". Tally Room. Australian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- "How local is local? The 12 MPs who don't live in the seats they're trying to win". The Sydney Morning Herald. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byRobert McClelland | Member for Barton 2013–2016 |
Succeeded byLinda Burney |
- 1974 births
- Living people
- Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Australia
- Members of the Australian House of Representatives for Barton
- Members of the Australian House of Representatives
- Mayors of places in New South Wales
- New South Wales local councillors
- Politicians from Sydney
- Australian people of Greek descent
- Australian twins
- 21st-century Australian politicians