Nicola Jane Centofanti is an Australian politician. She is Leader of the Opposition, representing the South Australian Liberal Party in the South Australian Legislative Council. After being appointed to a casual vacancy in April 2020, she was was appointed Leader of the Opposition on 7 April 2022. As of May 2026[update], she is also Shadow Minister for Environment and Water and Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Nicola Centofanti | |
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.jpg) Centofanti in 2026 | |
| Member of the Legislative Council | |
| Assumed office 7 April 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew McLachlan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nicola Jane Andrew |
| Party | Liberal Party of Australia (SA) |
| Profession | Veterinarian |
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Early life and education
editNicola Jane Andrew[1][2] was born grew up in Berri in South Australia's Riverland, the second child of Stuart and Suzanne Andrew. Her father is a lawyer and her mother a teacher.[3]
She attended the local high school in Glossop. As a teenager, she learnt about the Liberal Party through her uncle, Neil Andrew, who was elected MP for Wakefield.[3]
She studied Veterinary Science at Murdoch University in Western Australia for five years.[3]
Career
editVeterinary science
editPolitics
editPrior to joining parliament, Centofanti was vice-president of the state division of the Liberal Party.[4]
Centofanti was appointed to a casual vacancy in the South Australian Legislative Council representing the South Australian Division of the Liberal Party of Australia on 7 April 2020.[5][1] She gave her maiden speech on 2 June.[3]
On 7 April 2022, she was appointed Leader of the Opposition in the LC, as well as Shadow Minister for Regional South Australia, Shadow Minister for Primary Industries, and Shadow Minister for Water Resources & the River Murray.[6] As of May 2026[update], she is Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Shadow Minister for Environment and Water, and Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development.[1]
In mid-May 2026 Centofanti introduced a bill to repeal the South Australian Voice to Parliament. In response, the Voice issued a statement rejecting the proposal.[7]
Personal life
editCentofanti is married to David Centofanti and they have three children.[8]
References
edit- 1 2 3 "Hon Nicola Jane Centofanti". Members of the Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ Centofanti, Nicola (3 May 2022). "Members, New and Former". Hansard. [dead link]
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Maiden Speech". The Hon. Nicola Centofanti MLC. 2 June 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- 1 2 Hornsey, Anne (7 May 2019). "Senator joins Liberal branch meeting". Barossa & Light Herald. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- ↑ "Liberal factional 'split' looms after "epic defeat"". InDaily. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- ↑ "SA Liberals unveil shadow cabinet that sees women and youth promoted". ABC. 21 April 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ↑ Karakulak, Helen (27 May 2026). "SA Voice speaks out over Liberal move to scrap members". InDaily. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "About Nicola". The Hon. Nicola Centofanti MLC. Retrieved 29 May 2026.