Bryce Gaudry

Bryce James Gaudry, BA MP (born 23 November 1942) was an Australian politician, elected as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Newcastle.

Gaudry was educated at Kendall District Rural School, Taree High School and Newcastle Teachers' College. He received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales and Macquarie University and became a physical education teacher. He is married with two adult children.

Gaudry represented Newcastle for the Australian Labor Party from 1991 to 2007. He lost his Labor Party preselection for the seat in 2006 and on 29 January 2007, he announced his resignation from the Labor Party and his intention to run as an independent candidate at the next state election.

Gaudry was subsequently defeated in the 2007 general election by the new Labor candidate Jodi McKay

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