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Tribute to Phillip Smiles. Former Member for North Shore

Published on: March 2025

Record: HANSARD-1323879322-151361

Tribute to Phillip Smiles. Former Member for North Shore

Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore) (19:18:16):

I acknowledge the passing of former member for North Shore Phillip Smiles on 5 March 2025. Phillip represented what was once known as the electorate of Mosman from 1984 to 1991. When this electorate was abolished, he was elected to represent the electorate of North Shore from 1991 to 1993. He was the first Liberal to represent the electorate of North Shore; Independents had represented the electorate from its inception. Since then, the electorate of North Shore has been represented only by Liberals. I stand in this place as one of his successors. I never met Phillip. His family, who remember him very fondly, recognised his service by saying, "Phillip served his State and communities with passion." At this time I extend my sympathies to Phillip's partner, Lynette; his children, grandchildren and other family; and his many friends and loved ones. Vale, Phillip Smiles.