Dave Layzell
David Robert Layzell is an Australian politician who has served in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the member for Upper Hunter for the NSW Nationals since May 2021. Dave Layzell is a former construction manager. He lives in . Dave Layzell was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly at the 2021 Upper Hunter state by-election. Personal life. David Layzell is married to Rachel Layzell and the couple have four daughters - Emily, Mia, Ashley and Indie. Dave Layzell was raised in and Nelson Bay by his mother, a nurse, and his father, a civil engineer . He was educated at The Armidale School and attained a Building degree from the University of New South Wales, while also being a member of the Kensington - Baxter Colleges. Political career. David Layzell was preselected as the NSW National Party Candidate in the Upper Hunter By-Election following the resignation of former MP Michael Johnsen over sexual assault allegations. David won the By-Election on 22 May with a 2 candidate preferred 3% swing towards the NSW National Party, despite comments from Premier Gladys Berejiklian that "it would take more than a miracle for us to keep the seat". The  By-Election also saw 7.46% and 10% first preference swings against the NSW Labor Party and NSW Shooters, Fishers and Farmers respectively. David Layzell was officially sworn in as a member of the 57th Parliament of NSW on Tuesday 8 June 2021, where he also asked his first question in question time to the Deputy Premier Hon. John Barilaro. David gave his first speech in parliament on Wednesday 9 June 2021.