Antony Harold Curties "Tony" Windsor (born 2 September 1950), Australian politician, has been an independent member of the House of Representatives since 2001, representing the Division of New England, New South Wales.
Windsor was born in Quirindi, New South Wales, and was educated at Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School, Tamworth and the University of New England. He was a farmer before entering politics.
In May 1991, Windsor was first elect...
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Antony Harold Curties "Tony" Windsor (born 2 September 1950), Australian politician, has been an independent member of the House of Representatives since 2001, representing the Division of New England, New South Wales.
Windsor was born in Quirindi, New South Wales, and was educated at Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School, Tamworth and the University of New England. He was a farmer before entering politics.
In May 1991, Windsor was first elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the independent Member for Tamworth. Windsor was originally the preferred candidate of the National Party for this seat, but was replaced at the last moment due to allegations in regards to a drink-driving incident on the day of his pre-selection. He held this seat for ten years before resigning in September, 2001, to contest the federal seat of New England. He won the seat, and in doing so, defeated the incumbent National Party MP Stuart St. Clair. The National Party and its predecessor, the...
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