James Wallace (Australian politician) explained

James Wallace
Honorific-Suffix:MP
Constituency Am:Hornsby
Assembly:New South Wales Legislative
Term Start:19 October 2024
Predecessor:Matt Kean
Nationality:Australian
Party:Liberal
Spouse:Sarah[1]
Children:1 (Ben)
Residence:Willoughby[2]
Alma Mater:Macquarie University
Website:NSW Liberal profile

James Robert Michael Wallace is an Australian politician. In 2024, he was selected by the NSW Liberals to contest the 2024 Hornsby by-election, in which he was elected.

Wallace grew up in North Epping and joined the Liberal Party in high school. He studied Arts and Law at Macquarie University and subsequently worked at a law firm as a senior associate. He become president of the NSW Young Liberals.[3]

Wallace was criticised by Tony Abbott as a 'clone' of his predecessor Matt Kean.[4]

References

  1. Web site: James Wallace . nswliberal.org.au . . 23 October 2024 . en.
  2. Web site: 2024 Hornsby State by-election . elections.nsw.gov.au . . 23 October 2024 . en-au.
  3. Web site: Green . Antony . Hornsby By-election - NSW Electorate, Candidates, Results . . . 23 October 2024 . en-AU . 23 October 2024.
  4. News: Lewis . Alexander . 'Clone' of former NSW treasurer preselected for Liberals in Sydney by-election . 23 October 2024 . . . 3 August 2024 . en-AU.