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The Honourable
Cameron Murphy
AM MLC
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| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
| Assumed office 25 March 2023 |
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| Born | 30 March 1973 Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse | Agatha |
| Alma mater | Macquarie University |
| Website | Personal Website |
The Honourable Cameron Lionel Murphy is an Australian lawyer and politician. He is a member of the Labor Party. Since March 2023, he has been a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, which is part of the New South Wales Parliament.
Mr. Murphy was born on March 30, 1973. He is well-known for his work in protecting people's rights. He was the President of the NSW Council for Civil Liberties for many years. This group works to make sure everyone's basic rights are respected.
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About Cameron Murphy
His Family and Education
Cameron Murphy is the son of Lionel Murphy, who was a very important judge in Australia. His mother is Ingrid Gee. Cameron has two siblings, Lorel and Blake.
He went to Macquarie University and earned degrees in Arts and Law. He is married to Agatha and they have two children.
His Work Life
Cameron Murphy started his career helping workers. He trained with the Australian Council of Trade Unions in 1994. This group helps workers with their rights and conditions. He then worked for a union that helped people in forestry.
He became a lawyer, known as a barrister, which means he represents people in court. He specializes in laws about workplaces, safety, and human rights.
Here are some of the important roles he has held:
- President, NSW Council for Civil Liberties (1999–2013): He led this group that protects people's basic rights and freedoms.
- Board Member, Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW (2003–2009): He helped ensure people were treated fairly and not discriminated against.
- Member, Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal of New South Wales (2003–2008): He helped resolve disagreements between consumers, businesses, and tenants.
- Trustee, Lionel Murphy Foundation (2004–present): He helps manage a foundation named after his father.
- Barrister at Denman Chambers (2016–present): He works as a lawyer, focusing on employment, administrative, and human rights law.
His Political Journey
Cameron Murphy has been active in politics for many years, especially within the Labor Party.
Early Political Efforts
In 2012, he tried to become the Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney, but another candidate was chosen.
He was also elected by members of the Labor Party to join the party's National Policy Forum. This group helps decide what the Labor Party believes and stands for. He was re-elected to this role in 2016.
Running for Parliament
In 2014, Cameron Murphy was chosen by the Labor Party to run for a seat in the New South Wales Parliament. He ran for the area called Electoral district of East Hills. He was very close to winning but was narrowly defeated in the 2015 state election.
He ran again for the same seat in the 2019 state election. Again, he was very close to winning, losing by only a small number of votes.
Joining the Legislative Council
In 2022, Cameron Murphy sought to become a candidate for the New South Wales Legislative Council. This is the upper house of the New South Wales Parliament. He was successful and was chosen as a top candidate for the Labor Party.
In the 2023 New South Wales State Election, Cameron Murphy was elected as a member of the NSW Legislative Council. He officially started his term on March 25, 2023.
In October 2023, he signed a public letter that spoke out against harm to civilians in the Gaza war.
Awards and Recognition
Cameron Murphy has received awards for his work in human rights:
- In 2013, he was a finalist for a special award at the Australian Human Rights Commission Human Rights Awards.
- Also in 2013, he was made an Honorary Life Member of the NSW Council for Civil Liberties. This means he is recognized for his long and important service to the group.
- In 2014, he was given the title of a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). This is a high honor given to Australians who have done great things for their community, especially for his work in human rights.
