Austin William Evans (born 3 June 1968) is an Australian politician. He was a Nationals member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 14 October 2017 to 23 March 2019, representing Murray after a by-election held to replace Adrian Piccoli.[1]

Austin Evans
Member of the New South Wales Parliament
for Murray
In office
14 October 2017 – 23 March 2019
Preceded byAdrian Piccoli
Succeeded byHelen Dalton
Mayor of Murrumbidgee Shire
In office
2014 – 12 May 2016
Preceded byPhillip Wells
Succeeded byShire abolished
Personal details
Born
Austin William Evans

(1968-06-03) 3 June 1968 (age 55)
Political partyNational Party

Evans grew up in Narrandera and worked for an irrigation company in Coleambally. He was the last mayor of Murrumbidgee Shire before its amalgamation with Jerilderie Shire, and served as administrator of the resulting Murrumbidgee Council from 2016 to 2017. He was elected to the new council in 2017.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Mr Austin William EVANS, BEng(Ag)(Hons) MP". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
  2. ^ Green, Antony. "Murray by-election". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Preceded by Member for Murray
2017–2019
Succeeded by