Brendan Smyth Politician

Brendan Michael Smyth (born 27 July 1959), an Australian politician, is a member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of Brindabella for the Liberal Party since 1998. From 2002 to 2006 Smyth was the ACT Leader of the Opposition and served briefly as the Deputy Chief Minister during 2000 and 2001. He has held the ACT portfolios Urban Services, Business, Tourism and the Arts, and Police and Emergency Services.Prior to his election to the ACT Legislative Assembly served briefly as the Member for Canberra in the Australian House of Representatives, also representing the Liberals.