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Hugh McDermott

Member for Prospect

Hugh McDermott - Member for Prospect Hugh McDermott - Member for Prospect

Hugh McDermott was elected as the State Member for Prospect in 2015 and has continued to serve the community as its representative since that time.

​Hugh holds a PhD in Laws from King’s College London, The University of London, and postgraduate Law degrees from the University of Technology, Sydney and The University of Sydney. He also holds a BA in Political Science and Economic History from The University of New England.

Prior to his election to Parliament, Hugh practised as a Barrister-at-Law and as the Director of Financial Crime Programs at the Australian Graduate School of Policing & Security, Charles Sturt University.

Outside of work, Hugh is dedicated to his community having served seven years in the Australian Army Reserve and is presently a volunteer firefighter with the Rural Fire Service (RFS). ​

Hugh and his wife Bettina, have a young family with two daughters and reside within the electorate.

Connect with Hugh

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (02) 9756 4766
Website: www.hughmcdermott.com
Facebook: @hughmcdermottMP 
Instagram: @hugh_mcdermott
Twitter: @hugh_mcdermott

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