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McNamara is a former New South Wales [[public servant]], serving in senior roles for over 20 years.<ref name="nsw liberal">{{cite web | url=http://www.liberal.org.au/member/karen-mcnamara | title=Karen McNamara Member for Dobell| publisher=Liberal Party of Australia | accessdate=7 September 2013}}</ref> McNamara managed the electoral campaign of [[Darren Webber]] for the [[electoral district of Wyong]] at the [[New South Wales state election, 2011]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.smh.com.au/national/karen-mcnamara-dragged-into-controversy-about-political-donations-20130923-2u9kh.html |title=Karen McNamara dragged into controversy about political donations}}</ref> In 2013 Webber was forced to resign from the Liberal Party due to irregularities in his electoral fundraising creating corruption concerns. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-19/liberals-to-suspend-hartcher-over-icac-inquiry/5268592 |title=Chris Hartcher, Darren Webber and Chris Spence step down from Liberal Party amid corruption claims}}</ref> |
McNamara is a former New South Wales [[public servant]], serving in senior roles for over 20 years.<ref name="nsw liberal">{{cite web | url=http://www.liberal.org.au/member/karen-mcnamara | title=Karen McNamara Member for Dobell| publisher=Liberal Party of Australia | accessdate=7 September 2013}}</ref> McNamara managed the electoral campaign of [[Darren Webber]] for the [[electoral district of Wyong]] at the [[New South Wales state election, 2011]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.smh.com.au/national/karen-mcnamara-dragged-into-controversy-about-political-donations-20130923-2u9kh.html |title=Karen McNamara dragged into controversy about political donations}}</ref> In 2013 Webber was forced to resign from the Liberal Party due to irregularities in his electoral fundraising creating corruption concerns. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-19/liberals-to-suspend-hartcher-over-icac-inquiry/5268592 |title=Chris Hartcher, Darren Webber and Chris Spence step down from Liberal Party amid corruption claims}}</ref> |
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At the [[Australian federal election, 2013]], she successfully ousted sitting member, [[Independent (politician)|independent]] [[Craig Thomson (politician)|Craig Thomson]], and narrowly defeated Labor candidate Emma McBride to win the Central Coast seat of [[Dobell|Division of Dobell]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://vtr.aec.gov.au/HouseDivisionFirstPrefs-17496-115.htm |title=House of Representatives: NSW: Dobell |publisher=[[Australian Electoral Commission]] |work=Election 2013 |date=13 September 2013 |accessdate=15 September 2013 }}</ref> |
At the [[Australian federal election, 2013]], she successfully ousted sitting member, [[Independent (politician)|independent]] [[Craig Thomson (politician)|Craig Thomson]], and narrowly defeated Labor candidate Emma McBride to win the Central Coast seat of [[Dobell|Division of Dobell]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://vtr.aec.gov.au/HouseDivisionFirstPrefs-17496-115.htm |title=House of Representatives: NSW: Dobell |publisher=[[Australian Electoral Commission]] |work=Election 2013 |date=13 September 2013 |accessdate=15 September 2013 }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:37, 15 April 2014
Karen McNamara | |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Dobell | |
| Assumed office 7 September 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Craig Thomson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 April 1964 Falkirk, Scotland |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse | John McNamara |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | www |
Karen Jane McNamara (born 23 April 1964) is an Australian politician. She has been a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives representing the Division of Dobell in New South Wales since September 2013.
Career
McNamara is a former New South Wales public servant, serving in senior roles for over 20 years.[1] McNamara managed the electoral campaign of Darren Webber for the electoral district of Wyong at the New South Wales state election, 2011.[2] In 2013 Webber was forced to resign from the Liberal Party due to irregularities in his electoral fundraising creating corruption concerns. [3]
At the Australian federal election, 2013, she successfully ousted sitting member, independent Craig Thomson, and narrowly defeated Labor candidate Emma McBride to win the Central Coast seat of Division of Dobell.[4]
References
- ^ "Karen McNamara Member for Dobell". Liberal Party of Australia. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
- ^ "Karen McNamara dragged into controversy about political donations".
- ^ "Chris Hartcher, Darren Webber and Chris Spence step down from Liberal Party amid corruption claims".
- ^ "House of Representatives: NSW: Dobell". Election 2013. Australian Electoral Commission. 13 September 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
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