Duncan Spender

Duncan Peter James Spender (born 18 June 1975) is an Australian politician, who was a founding member of the Liberal Democratic Party in 2001.[2] In March 2019, he was appointed to the Australian Senate, replacing LDP senator David Leyonhjelm who resigned to unsuccessfully contest the Legislative Council at the 2019 New South Wales state election.

Duncan Spender
Senator for New South Wales
In office
20 March 2019 – 30 June 2019
Preceded byDavid Leyonhjelm
Personal details
Born (1975-06-18) 18 June 1975[1]
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Political partyLiberal Democrats

Before his appointment, Spender worked as Leyonhjelm's chief of staff and senior adviser, and as the party's treasurer.[3] As the Parliament of New South Wales was dissolved for the election, Spender's appointment was made by the Governor, David Hurley,[4] with the appointment to be endorsed by the parliament in its next session.[5] This occurred on 8 May 2019.[6]

Spender's seat was for a term that ended on 30 June 2019. He sat in the Senate for just two days, and Senate Estimates for two days.[7] He was a candidate at the 2019 Australian federal election, but did not get elected.[8]

Spender was born in Brisbane.[1] He is the son of former Federal Court (and Industrial Court) judge, Jeffrey Spender.

References
  1. "Citizenship Register: Spender, Senator Duncan – Senator for New South Wales" (PDF). Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  2. Aston, Heath (9 June 2016). "The party accused of forgetting women: Liberal Democrats call for 'more chicks'". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  3. "Chief of staff lands former senator's job". SBS News. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  4. @SenatorRyan. "I have been advised that His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley (Ret'd), Governor of New South Wales has, pursuant to section 15 of the Constitution, appointed Duncan Spender to fill the Senate vacancy for caused by the resignation of David Leyonhjelm". Twitter. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  5. @SenatorRyan. "The appointment took effect immediately, but needed to be endorsed within 14 days of the commencement of the next session of the NSW Parliament". Twitter. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  6. "NSW Senator appointment brings respite for civil liberties and taxpayers". Medianet. Australian Associated Press. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  7. Koziol, Michael (22 March 2019). "Meet Duncan Spender, poised to become one of Australia's shortest-serving senators". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  8. "Senate Results (NSW)". Australia Votes. ABC. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
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