Clayton Barr
| Clayton Barr MP |
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| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Cessnock |
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| Assumed office 26 March 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Kerry Hickey |
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| Born | Cessnock, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Lisa |
| Residence | Cessnock, New South Wales |
| Website | Parliamentary webpage |
Clayton Gordon Barr, an Australian politician, is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Cessnock for the Australian Labor Party since 2011.
Prior to entering Parliament, Barr was a teacher, having gained his Bachelor of Education at The University of Newcastle in 1993 and teaching at Mount View High School until 2003. He then worked with CanTeen – a children's cancer charity – until 2009, before a short stint in the office of Kerry Hickey, MP.[1] From late 2009 until 2011, Barr was employed by the Port Stephens Council.[2]
In January 2011, Barr received a threat in the mail aimed at his pregnant wife and children. His wife opened the letter which said: "Clay pulls out or I start shooting kids." Barr reported the threat to the NSW Police.[3]
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| Preceded by | Member for Cessnock 2011–present |
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