Tim Smith (Australian politician)
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Tim Smith MP |
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| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Kew |
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Assumed office 29 November 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Andrew McIntosh |
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Timothy Colin Smith 15 October 1983 Melbourne |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Occupation | Management consultant |
Timothy Colin "Tim" Smith (born 15 October 1983) is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal Party of Australia member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since November 2014, representing the Legislative Assembly seat of Kew.
Tim Smith was born in Melbourne in 1983. Smith's great-grandfather founded Ferguson's Cakes in 1901, which became Ferguson Plarre under his grandfather in 1980. He grew up in Camberwell, Victoria and attended Scotch College, Melbourne and Rugby School in England.
Smith attended the University of Melbourne and Ormond College where he undertook a Bachelor of Arts in history and politics. During his time as an undergraduate he was a dedicated athlete, gaining selection to the Australian rowing team.
Tim's rowing career lasted five years. He represented Australia at three World Championships, two World Cups, and the Under 23 World Championships, winning a Bronze Medal at the 2004 World Championships at Lake of Banyoles, Spain in the Men's Lightweight Eight. In 2005 he was selected in the Olympic class Lightweight Four, where he placed fourth at the World Championships. Because of this performance, he earned a full scholarship to the Australian Institute of Sport. In the lead up to the 2006 World Championships in England he sustained a significant back injury which prevented him from seeking selection for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Smith then returned to the University of Melbourne where he undertook a Masters of International Politics. As part of this degree he was accepted into the Hansard Research Scholars Programme at the London School of Economics.
Between 2007 and 2009 Tim worked as a political adviser for shadow ministers in both Australia and the United Kingdom, including; The Hon Michael O’Brien MLA, The Hon. Bruce Billson MP, and The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP, whilst Turnbull was the Leader of the Opposition. When he was studying in London he worked as a researcher for the Rt Hon. David Davis MP, Shadow Home Secretary.
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