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'''Patrick Martin Conroy''' (born 10 May 1979) is an Australian politician who has been a [[[Australian Labor Party|Labor]] member of the [[Australian House of Representatives|House of Representatives]] since 2013. He represented the [[Division of Charlton]] until its abolition in 2016, and since then has represented the [[Division of Shortland]].<ref name=herald>{{cite news |url=http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1761912/charlton-conroy-to-stick-to-local-issues/?cs=12 |title=CHARLTON: Conroy to stick to local issues |work=Newcastle Herald |date=8 September 2013 |author1=Kelly, Matthew |accessdate=14 September 2013 }}</ref> He is aligned with the ALP's [[National Left (Australia)|Socialist Left]] faction.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/labor-factions-engineer-deal-to-keep-joel-fitzgibbon-pat-conroy-in-parliament-20160115-gm6mrp.html |title=Labor factions engineer deal to keep Joel Fitzgibbon, Pat Conroy in Parliament |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=15 January 2016 |author1=Gartrell, Adam |accessdate=16 January 2016 }}</ref>
'''Patrick Martin Conroy''' (born 10 May 1979) is an Australian politician who has been a [[Australian Labor Party|Labor]] member of the [[Australian House of Representatives|House of Representatives]] since 2013. He represented the [[Division of Charlton]] until its abolition in 2016, and since then has represented the [[Division of Shortland]].<ref name=herald>{{cite news |url=http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1761912/charlton-conroy-to-stick-to-local-issues/?cs=12 |title=CHARLTON: Conroy to stick to local issues |work=Newcastle Herald |date=8 September 2013 |author1=Kelly, Matthew |accessdate=14 September 2013 }}</ref> He is aligned with the ALP's [[National Left (Australia)|Socialist Left]] faction.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/labor-factions-engineer-deal-to-keep-joel-fitzgibbon-pat-conroy-in-parliament-20160115-gm6mrp.html |title=Labor factions engineer deal to keep Joel Fitzgibbon, Pat Conroy in Parliament |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=15 January 2016 |author1=Gartrell, Adam |accessdate=16 January 2016 }}</ref>


An economist by profession, before his election to parliament Conroy worked for [[Greg Combet]] in his capacity as [[Minister for Climate Change (Australia)|Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/09/new-members-of-parliament |title=New Australian MPs: who are the Labor and Coalition rising stars? |author=Milman, Oliver |work=The Guardian |date=9 September 2013 |accessdate=14 September 2013 }}</ref>
An economist by profession, before his election to parliament Conroy worked for [[Greg Combet]] in his capacity as [[Minister for Climate Change (Australia)|Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/09/new-members-of-parliament |title=New Australian MPs: who are the Labor and Coalition rising stars? |author=Milman, Oliver |work=The Guardian |date=9 September 2013 |accessdate=14 September 2013 }}</ref>

Revision as of 23:41, 22 May 2019

Pat Conroy
MP
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Shortland
Incumbent
Assumed office
2 July 2016
Preceded byJill Hall
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Charlton
In office
7 September 2013 – 2 July 2016
Preceded byGreg Combet
Succeeded bySeat abolished
Personal details
Born (1979-05-10) 10 May 1979 (age 45)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
SpouseKeara Courtney
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Sydney
ProfessionEconomist, politician

Patrick Martin Conroy (born 10 May 1979) is an Australian politician who has been a Labor member of the House of Representatives since 2013. He represented the Division of Charlton until its abolition in 2016, and since then has represented the Division of Shortland.[1] He is aligned with the ALP's Socialist Left faction.[2]

An economist by profession, before his election to parliament Conroy worked for Greg Combet in his capacity as Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency.[3]

Conroy was born a British citizen by descent through his father, who was born in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England. However, he renounced his dual citizenship before standing at the 2013 election.[4]

References

  1. ^ Kelly, Matthew (8 September 2013). "CHARLTON: Conroy to stick to local issues". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  2. ^ Gartrell, Adam (15 January 2016). "Labor factions engineer deal to keep Joel Fitzgibbon, Pat Conroy in Parliament". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  3. ^ Milman, Oliver (9 September 2013). "New Australian MPs: who are the Labor and Coalition rising stars?". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  4. ^ Citizenship Register – 45th Parliament
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Charlton
2013–2016 		Division abolished
Preceded by Member for Shortland
2016–present 		Incumbent
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