Tina Ayyad is an Australian politician. She was elected a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Holsworthy for the Liberal party in 2023.[4] Ayyad previously served as a councillor of City of Liverpool.[5]
Tina Ayyad | |
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| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Holsworthy | |
| Assumed office 25 March 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Melanie Gibbons |
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| Political party | Liberal |
| Residence | Prestons[1] |
| Occupation | Teacher[2][3] |
Political career edit
During the election campaign for the 2023 New South Wales state election, Ayyad was subject to a racist and islamophobic campaign targeting her Muslim faith. Fake pamphlets made to look like official campaign material were distributed across the electorate of Holsworthy, including the suburb of Barden Ridge.[2] She said "I condemn the racism and hatred that the pamphlets represent and it's something that doesn't belong in our community."[6]
Ayyad defeated incumbent Melanie Gibbons for preselection as the Liberal candidate for Holsworthy. She was elected at the 2023 New South Wales state election, suffering a 5.3-point swing against her.[7]
Personal life edit
Ayyad is married to City of Liverpool mayor Ned Mannoun and has 3 children.[5] Ayyad is a Muslim.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Candidates – The Legislative Assembly District of Holsworthy". Elections NSW. New South Wales Electoral Commission. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Liberal candidate Tina Ayyad target of vile smear campaign". Nine News. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ "Tina Ayyad selected to contest Holsworthy". Liberal Party of Australia. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ "Holsworthy (Key Seat) – NSW Election 2023". abc.net.au. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Tina Ayyad". nswliberal.org.au. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ^ Rani Hayman (16 March 2023). "Holsworthy candidate Tina Ayyad victim of smear campaign ahead of NSW election". ABC News Australia. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ "Holsworthy MP Melanie Gibbons loses preselection vote". ABC News. 25 November 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ^ "Liberal candidate target of vile campaign". The Sydney Morning Herald. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
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