Gordon Reid (politician) facts for kids
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Gordon Reid
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Robertson |
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| Assumed office 21 May 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Lucy Wicks |
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| Born | 16 August 1992 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Alma mater | University of Newcastle |
| Occupation | Emergency Department doctor |
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Gordon James Reid is an Australian politician and doctor. He was born on 16 August 1992. Since the 2022 Australian federal election, he has been a Member of Parliament (MP) for Robertson in New South Wales. He is part of the Australian Labor Party.
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Meet Gordon Reid: A Young Politician
Early Life and Education
Gordon Reid grew up on the Central Coast of New South Wales. He says he is a Wiradjuri man. He was born on Darkinjung country.
He went to Umina Beach Public School. Later, he attended Central Coast Grammar School. After high school, he studied medicine at the University of Newcastle. He finished his medical degree in 2016.
Becoming a Doctor and Politician
Before becoming an MP, Gordon Reid worked as an emergency doctor. He helped people in the Emergency Department at Wyong Hospital. During the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, he saw many people waiting for care. This experience made him want to become a politician. He wanted to help improve things for the community.
In the 2022 Australian federal election, Gordon Reid ran for Parliament. He won the election for the area of Robertson. He defeated the previous MP, Lucy Wicks. Gordon Reid is one of six First Nations people in the Labor Party in Parliament. In 2023, there were some discussions about his Indigenous heritage.
Working for the Community
Gordon Reid is involved in important community work. He is a co-chair of a group called "Parliamentary friends of the Uluru Statement". This group supports the "Yes" campaign for the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum. The referendum was about creating an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. This group includes politicians from different parties.
Fun Facts About Gordon Reid
Gordon Reid has some interesting hobbies. He can speak Indonesian. He also enjoys playing the saxophone.
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