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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, having achieved a swing of over 7% to the government.

Early years and background

Varvaris was born a twin child in a Greek migrant family of five children, in Sans Souci, 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.. During his mayoralty the Sydney suburb of Kogarah was upgraded to city status and won the international award of the most livable city in its category.

He is a keen supporter of the ethnic communities that constitute approximately 43% of his constituency and contributes immensely to the enduring harmony of the Australian community. Since his election, he has made numerous official appearances in his constituency and allocated thousands of dollars to various bodies in the local community.

He is married with two children.

2016 Federal Redistribution

Following the redistribution of NSW seats by the Australian Electoral Commission in October 2015, the proposed boundary changes turned Barton into a notionally Labor seat, former Labor Deputy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has considered switching from the neighbouring seat of Grayndler to challenge Varvaris.

As part of the process of seats redistribution, the electoral commission received hundreds of submissions by constituents supporting retaining the Barton boundaries.

References

1. First Speech: Nickolas Varvaris MP, Parliament of Australia, 11 December 2013.
2. ^ "Nickolas Varvaris Liberal for Barton". Liberal Party of Australia – New South Wales. Retrieved 7 September 2013.

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