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Hugh McDermott
AustraliaLocal AssemblyAustralian Labor PartyNew South Wales · ProspectMember of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly

Hugh McDermott

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Hugh McDermott is an Australian politician and legal academic currently serving as the Member for Prospect in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. First elected in 2015, he has held the position of Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General since 2023. Prior to his parliamentary career, McDermott worked as an international lawyer, university lecturer, and trade union organizer. His professional background includes extensive expertise in financial crime, anti-money laundering, and international law, supported by a PhD in Laws from King's College London.

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Born
1968-06-15 · 58 years old
Birth place
Sydney, Australia
Education
University of New England, University of Sydney, University of Technology Sydney, King's College London
Career
International lawyer, university academic, trade union organizer, Australian Defence Force soldier

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