Stephen Mutch

Stephen Bruce Mutch (born 4 February 1956) is a former Australian politician. He was educated at the University of New South Wales and became a solicitor in 1979. A member of the Liberal Party, he was a policy advisor until he became a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council in 1988. He held that position until 1996, when he transferred to federal politics, succeeding Don Dobie in the seat of Cook. In 1998, he lost preselection to Bruce Baird, and retired from politics.[1][2] Mutch also lectures at Macquarie University with the Department of Politics and International Relations.

Stephen Mutch
Member of the Australian Parliament for Cook
In office 2 March 1996 – 31 August 1998
Preceded by	Don Dobie
Succeeded by	Bruce Baird
Personal details
Born	(1956-02-04) 4 February 1956 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Liberal Party of Australia
Spouse(s)	Jennifer Gai Brown ( m. 1994)
Children	Two
Alma mater	University of New South Wales
Occupation	Solicitor

References

1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 17 May 2008.
2. "Mr Stephen Bruce MUTCH, M.A., LL.B. (1956 - )". Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 2 April 2019.

Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Don Dobie	Member for Cook 1996–1998	Succeeded by Bruce Baird