Hon Larry Anthony

Lawrence James "Larry" Anthony (born 17 December 1961), Australian politician, was a National Party of Australia member of the Australian House of Representatives representing the Division of Richmond , New South Wales, from March 1996 until his defeat in the parliamentary election of October 9 2004. He held the seat that was previously held by his father, Doug Anthony, and his grandfather, Larry Anthony . The Anthony's are the only three-generation dynasty in the history of the House of Representatives.

Anthony was born in Sydney, New South Wales, and educated at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. He was a businessman and stockbroker before entering politics.

Anthony was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Trade 1998-99, Minister for Community Services 1999-2001 and Minister for Children and Youth Affairs from 2001 to 2004.

Anthony has reciently come under fire from some sectors of the Federal Opposition due to him being offered a position on a board of a company who operates a number of childcare facilities.

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• Personal website