Richie Williamson Explained

Richie Williamson
Honorific-Suffix:	MP
Constituency Am:	Clarence
Assembly:	New South Wales
Term Start:	25 March 2023
Predecessor:	Chris Gulaptis
Birth Place:	Grafton, New South Wales, Australia
Party:	National Party
Residence:	Coutts Crossing^[1]
Otherparty:	Independent

Richard James Williamson (born 1973) is an Australian politician. He was elected a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Clarence for the National Party in 2023.^[2]

Early life

Williamson grew up in a village south of Grafton.^[3]

Political career

Williamson was Mayor of Clarence Valley Council from 2008 to 2016.^[4] He stood as an Independent candidate in Clarence at the 2011 New South Wales state election but was defeated in the second round by National party candidate Steve Cansdell.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Candidates – The Legislative Assembly District of Clarence . Elections NSW . . 3 April 2023.
2. Web site: Clarence – NSW Electorate, Candidates, Results . 25 March 2023. abc.net.au . en-AU.
3. Web site: Freymark . Susanna . 25 March 2023 . Nationals keep Clarence with Williamson as new MP . 17 April 2023 . Richmond Valley and Kyogle news . en-AU.
4. Web site: Susanna . 2023-02-15 . Clarence candidate: Get to know Richie Williamson, Nationals . 17 April 2023 . Richmond Valley and Kyogle news . en-AU.