Tim Smith (Australian politician)

Tim Smith
Smith in 2014
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Kew
In office 29 November 2014 – 26 November 2022
Preceded by	Andrew McIntosh
Succeeded by	Jess Wilson
Personal details
Born	Timothy Colin Smith (1983-10-15) 15 October 1983 (age 41) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Political party	Liberal
Education	Scotch College, Melbourne Rugby School, Warwickshire
Alma mater	London School of Economics Ormond College, Melbourne (BA)
Occupation	Rower Consultant Adviser Politician
Sports career
Country	Australia
Sport	Rowing
Club	Melbourne University Boat Club
Sports achievements and titles
National finals	Penrith Cup 2004–2006, Lucerne Cup 2006 (Gold Medal)
Medal record Men's rowing Representing  Australia World Rowing Championships 2004 Banyoles LM8- World Rowing Cup 2006 Munich LM2-

Timothy Colin Smith (born 15 October 1983) is an Australian former politician, who served as the member for Kew from 2014 to 2022 in the Victorian Legislative Assembly.^[1] He is a member of the Liberal Party.

Before entering politics, Smith was a state and national representative rower who won a medal at the 2005 World Championships.^[2] At the 2014 Victorian state election, Smith was elected to the seat of Kew. In September 2021, Smith was appointed as Victorian shadow attorney-general.^[3] However, a month later, he resigned from this position after he crashed his car while drink driving.^[4] He subsequently announced that he would not recontest his seat at the 2022 Victorian state election. Since retiring from politics, Smith has worked as a political analyst and commentator, and is a frequent guest on Sky News Australia.