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| '''Nickolas Varvaris''' (born 25 May 1974) is an Australian politician. He has been a ] member of the ], representing the ] in ] since September 2013.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.theleader.com.au/story/1772586/barton-goes-marginal-and-could-fall-to-the-liberals/?cs=1507 |title=Barton goes marginal and could fall to the Liberals |author=Galinovic, Maria |date=13 September 2013 |work=St George and Sutherland Shire Leader |accessdate=14 September 2013 }}</ref> | '''Nickolas Varvaris''' (born 25 May 1974) is an Australian politician. He has been a ] member of the ], representing the ] in ] since September 2013.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.theleader.com.au/story/1772586/barton-goes-marginal-and-could-fall-to-the-liberals/?cs=1507 |title=Barton goes marginal and could fall to the Liberals |author=Galinovic, Maria |date=13 September 2013 |work=St George and Sutherland Shire Leader |accessdate=14 September 2013 }}</ref> He is best known for falling asleep in Parliament and accidentally voting with the opposing Labor party in 2014.<ref>http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/liberal-mp-nickolas-varvaris-accidentally-votes-with-labor-in-chaotic-day-in-parliament-20140212-32ja3.html</ref> | ||
| ==Early years and background== | ==Early years and background== | ||
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| Nickolas VarvarisMP | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Barton | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 7 September 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Robert McClelland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1974-05-25) 25 May 1974 (age 50) Sydney, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Politician |
Nickolas Varvaris (born 25 May 1974) is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the Division of Barton in New South Wales since September 2013. He is best known for falling asleep in Parliament and accidentally voting with the opposing Labor party in 2014.
Early years and background
Varvaris was born a twin child in a Greek migrant family of five children, in Sans Souci, New South Wales. 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.
He is married with two children.
References
- Galinovic, Maria (13 September 2013). "Barton goes marginal and could fall to the Liberals". St George and Sutherland Shire Leader. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/liberal-mp-nickolas-varvaris-accidentally-votes-with-labor-in-chaotic-day-in-parliament-20140212-32ja3.html
- 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.
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| Preceded byRobert McClelland | Member for Barton 2013–present |
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