Nick Xenophon
Nicholas Xenophon (né Xenophou; 29 January 1959) is an Australian politician. He was a Senator for South Australia from 2008 to 2017. He was the leader of two political parties: Nick Xenophon Team federally, and Nick Xenophon's SA-BEST in South Australia.
Nick Xenophon | |
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| Leader of Centre Alliance | |
| In office 1 July 2013 – 10 April 2018 | |
| Deputy | Stirling Griff |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Leader of Nick Xenophon's SA-BEST | |
| Assumed office 5 March 2017 | |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Senator for South Australia | |
| In office 1 July 2008 – 31 October 2017 | |
| Succeeded by | Rex Patrick |
| Member of the South Australian Legislative Council | |
| In office 11 October 1997 – 15 October 2007 | |
| Succeeded by | John Darley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nicholas Xenophou 29 January 1959 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia[1] |
| Citizenship | Australian British Overseas (renounced)[2]:para 123 |
| Political party | Nick Xenophon Team (Federal; 2013–present) Nick Xenophon's SA-BEST (South Australia; 2017–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (1997–2013) Liberal (1976–1981) |
| Spouse(s) | Sandra Kazubiernis (m. 1990; div. 2007) |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Prince Alfred College |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
| Occupation | Law firm principal (Xenophon & Co. Lawyers) |
| Profession | Solicitor Politician |
| Website | www.nickxenophon.com.au |
Career
In October 2017, Xenophon resigned from the Australian Senate to contest a seat in the House of Assembly at the 2018 South Australian state election.
From 1997 to 2007, he was a member of the South Australian Legislative Council, serving as an independent. When the Nick Xenophon Team changed its name to Centre Alliance, Xenophon himself stopped to be directly involved with the party.[3]
Nick Xenophon Media
Xenophon speaks to the media in a courtyard of Parliament House, Canberra.
Xenophon in September 2008
Xenophon calling for a Royal Commission into the Australia-East Timor spying scandal in November 2015.
References
- ↑ Parliament House of Australia. "Biography for XENOPHON, Nicholas (Nick)". Retrieved 30 November 2009.
- ↑ Template:Cite AustLII.
- ↑ "Frequently Asked Questions". Centre Alliance website. Centre Alliance. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
Q. Why did you change your name from the Nick Xenophon Team to Centre Alliance? A. Nick Xenophon is no longer involved with the party so it was appropriate to change the party name to a name that reflects the common sense centrist approach the party takes when tackling issues.