Clayton Barr
Clayton Gordon Barr, an Australian politician, is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Cessnock for the Labor Party since 2011.
Clayton Barr MP | |
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| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Cessnock | |
| Assumed office 26 March 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Kerry Hickey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cessnock, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Lisa |
| Residence | Cessnock, New South Wales |
Prior to entering Parliament, Barr was a teacher, having gained his Bachelor of Education at The University of Newcastle in 1993 and teaching at Mount View High School until 2003. He then worked with CanTeen – a children's cancer charity – until 2009, before a short stint in the office of Kerry Hickey, MP.[1] From late 2009 until 2011, Barr was employed by the Port Stephens Council.[2]
In January 2011, Barr received a threat in the mail aimed at his pregnant wife and children. His wife opened the letter which said: "Clay pulls out or I start shooting kids." Barr reported the threat to the NSW Police.[3]
References
- "Mr Clayton Gordon BARR, BEd MP". Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 4 April 2019.
- Brown, Jessica (31 March 2011). "Port council man wins Cessnock". Pert Stephens Examiner. News Limited. Archived from the original on 7 October 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
- Clennell, Andrew (29 January 2011). "Threat to murder NSW Labor MP Clayton Barr's children and pregnant wife". The Daily Telegraph. News Limited. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
| New South Wales Legislative Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by Kerry Hickey |
Member for Cessnock 2011–present |
Incumbent |