Sharon Claydon
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Sharon Claydon MP |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Newcastle |
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Assumed office 7 September 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Sharon Grierson |
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26 April 1964 Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Residence | Newcastle |
| Occupation | Anthropologist; Politician |
| Website | www |
Sharon Catherine Claydon (born 26 April 1964) is an Australian politician. She has been a Labor member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the Division of Newcastle in New South Wales, since September 2013.
The daughter of a Vietnam veteran, Claydon is a fifth generation Novocastrian who was educated at Lambton High School and completed an honours degree in anthropology at Sydney University.
After completing her studies, she worked within remote Aboriginal communities including the Kimberley Region before moving to the disability service sector. In 2007 Claydon was elected as a Councillor on Newcastle City Council.
Immediately prior to the 2013 federal election, Claydon worked for the incumbent Member for Newcastle, Sharon Grierson.
Claydon is currently a patron of the Stockton Historical Society and has served as treasurer of the Newcastle Aboriginal Support Group.
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