Richard Torbay
George Richard Torbay (born 26 March 1961), an Australian politician, was an independent member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Northern Tablelands from 1999 to 2013. Torbay was the 30th Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, serving from 2007 until 2011, and was the first independent member to be Speaker of the House since 1913. Prior to his election to state parliament, he served as Mayor of Armidale City Council from 1995 to 1998.
Richard Torbay | |
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| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Northern Tablelands | |
| In office 27 March 1999 – 20 March 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Chappell |
| Succeeded by | Adam Marshall |
| 29th Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 8 May 2007 – 2 May 2011 | |
| Premier | Morris Iemma Nathan Rees Kristina Keneally |
| Preceded by | John Aquilina |
| Succeeded by | Shelley Hancock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 March 1961 Belmore, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Independent (state) National (federal, 2012–2013) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | Parliamentary webpage |
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