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Clayton Barr

Member for Cessnock

Clayton Barr - Member for Cessnock Clayton Barr - Member for Cessnock

Clayton was born and raised in Cessnock, where he lives with his wife Lisa and their four children.

Clayton studied teaching at Newcastle University and taught at Mount View High School for 9 years. He then worked for the local children’s cancer charity CanTeen. Immediately prior to entering parliament, Clayton worked for Port Stephens Council helping community organisations.

Along the way Clayton has also driven tour buses, taught swimming, laboured for contractors and worked part-time at a local Hotel.

As a father he understand the issues facing working families. Clayton will fight to make sure we have the best schools with more teachers and for more funding for local hospitals to deliver the best health care for our community.

Clayton was elected to the Legislative Assembly in March 2011, and since 2015 he has been a Member of the Legislative Assembly Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development.

Clayton has a strong history of being active on the local community. He has been involved actively with water polo, netball, swimming club, football, rugby league, hockey, golf and little athletics. He has also been involved in Healthy Heart and Road Safety campaigns.

Apart from making sure that we get our fair share of infrastructure spending, Clayton is dedicated to unlocking the future of our community and our people through education.

Connect with Clayton:

  • Website: www.claytonbarr.com.au
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: (02) 4991 1466
  • Facebook: @claytonbarrmp
  • Instagram: @claytonbarrmp
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