Federal member for Paterson Meryl Swanson was officially sworn into power by the Australian Electoral Commission on Thursday.
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Ms Swanson has moved into previous member Bob Baldwin’s old office in Raymond Terrace, a move which she said will save tax payers from $300,000 – $500,000 and will use Mr Baldwin’s old car.
With a permanent office, it is full steam ahead for the new member.
Ms Swanson will attend a meeting at Williamtown on Wednesday and travel to Canberra on Thursday afternoon for the shadow ministry announcement.
Ms Swanson said she plans to get involved in several parliamentary committees including defence and employment, and will work to keep the government accountable for their election commitments including the $15 million pledge for Testers Hollow.
Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
