Tarnya Smith
| Tarnya Smith MP | |
|---|---|
| Shadow Minister for Science, Innovation and the Digital Economy | |
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Assumed office 6 May 2016 | |
| Leader | Tim Nicholls |
| Preceded by | John McVeigh |
| Shadow Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs | |
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In office 14 February 2015 – 6 May 2016 | |
| Leader | Lawrence Springborg |
| Preceded by | Desley Scott |
| Succeeded by | Fiona Simpson |
| Assistant Minister for Child Safety | |
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In office 15 February 2013 – 14 February 2015 | |
| Premier | Campbell Newman |
| Preceded by | Rob Molhoek |
| Succeeded by | post abolished |
| Member of the Queensland Parliament for Mount Ommaney | |
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Assumed office 24 March 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Julie Attwood |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
17 March 1965 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal National |
| Spouse(s) | Steve Smith |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
Tarnya Lisa Smith (born 17 March 1965) is an Australian Liberal National politician who is the member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for Mount Ommaney, having defeated Ben Marczyk at the 2012 state election.[1] She was the candidate for the federal seat of Oxley at the 2010 federal election.
Smith narrowly retained Mount Ommaney following the 2015 election. The narrow defeat of the Newman Government relegated the LNP to opposition and Smith was promoted to Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs by Lawrence Springborg. Her elevation to Shadow Minister for Science, Innovation and the Digital Economy came with the election of Tim Nicholls as Opposition Leader on 6 May 2015.
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| Parliament of Queensland | ||
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| Preceded by Julie Attwood |
Member for Mount Ommaney 2012–present |
Incumbent |