James Wallace | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Hornsby | |
| Assumed office 19 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Matt Kean |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Sarah[1] |
| Children | 1 (Ben)[1] |
| 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]
- ^ a b "James Wallace". nswliberal.org.au. New South Wales Liberal Party. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "2024 Hornsby State by-election". elections.nsw.gov.au. New South Wales Electoral Commission. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ Green, Antony (23 October 2024). "Hornsby By-election - NSW Electorate, Candidates, Results". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ Lewis, Alexander (3 August 2024). "'Clone' of former NSW treasurer preselected for Liberals in Sydney by-election". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 23 October 2024.