Stephen Bruce Bromhead (30 October 1957 – 16 March 2023) was an Australian politician who was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, representing Myall Lakes for the Nationals from 26 March 2011 until his retirement on 3 March 2023. He died less than two weeks later on 16 March 2023.[1]
Stephen Bromhead | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Myall Lakes | |
| In office 26 March 2011 – 3 March 2023 | |
| Preceded by | John Turner |
| Succeeded by | Tanya Thompson |
| NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Transport and Roads | |
| In office 12 April 2022 – 16 March 2023 | |
| Minister | Sam Farraway |
| In office 24 April 2019 – 22 June 2021 | |
| Minister | Paul Toole |
| NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Housing | |
| In office 22 June 2021 – 21 December 2021 | |
| Minister | Melinda Pavey (Minister for Water, Property and Housing |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Stephen Bruce Bromhead 30 October 1957 |
| Died | 16 March 2023 (aged 65) |
| Political party | The Nationals (since 1985) |
| Spouse | Sue Bromhead |
| Children | 7[citation needed] |
| Alma mater | University of New South Wales |
| Occupation | Nurse Solicitor Police officer Politician |
Early years and background edit
Bromhead was a registered nurse with two certificates, commencing work initially as a nurse. He later joined the New South Wales Police Force, serving initially as a general duties officer and then as a detective; serving for a total of 12 years in the majority around Taree and surrounding districts. Whilst working as a police officer, Bromhead studied law by correspondence and was admitted as a solicitor. He had subsequently studied and completed his Master of Law through the University of New South Wales specialising in corporate, commercial and taxation law.[2][3]
Bromhead had served as a Councillor on the Greater Taree City Council and had extensive community involvement including local rugby union football clubs, tourism associations, chambers of commerce, and horse racing clubs.[3]
Political career edit
Following an earlier announcement that the Nationals' sitting member, John Turner would not be seeking re-election, Bromhead was endorsed by the National Party as the candidate in June 2010. During the last two weeks of the election campaign, Bromhead was involved in a motor vehicle accident where it was reported that he fractured his leg.[4] The leg was fractured again in September 2011 when Bromhead jumped up to ask a question during question time in parliament.[5]
At the March 2011 elections, Bromhead was elected and received a swing toward him of 11.2% after preferences in the traditionally strong Nationals seat, winning 78.6% of the vote on a two-party preferred basis.[6]
At the March 2015 elections, Bromhead was re-elected.
In October 2022, Bromhead announced he would retire and not contest the 2023 New South Wales state election as he had been diagnosed with mesothelioma. He died on 16 March 2023.[7]