Current office in the 48th Parliament.
Pat Conaghan
Member of the House of Representatives, New South Wales
Patrick John Conaghan is an Australian politician and member of the House of Representatives for Cowper in New South Wales, representing the Nationals since 2019.
Part of the New South Wales delegation.
Party affiliation on record.
Year first elected to the House.
Biography
Patrick John Conaghan is an Australian politician and member of the House of Representatives for Cowper in New South Wales, representing the Nationals since 2019. He was born on 31 January 1971 in Kempsey, New South Wales.
Before entering federal politics, Conaghan had a successful career in law enforcement. He worked as a police officer in Kempsey and later as a detective and police prosecutor in Sydney. He also served as a councillor for Tunks Ward of North Sydney Council from 2004 to 2008. After leaving law enforcement, Conaghan became a lawyer and established his own practice, Conaghan Lawyers, specialising in criminal defence.
In the 2019 Australian federal election, Conaghan was elected to the House of Representatives for the electoral division of Cowper, succeeding retiring incumbent Luke Hartsuyker.
Recently, Conaghan attracted media attention in August 2022 for his remarks about Australian Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather’s attire in Parliament House. Despite Speaker Milton Dick’s dismissal of his concern, Conaghan continued to complain about the MP’s lack of tie, stating, “This is not a barbecue. This is question time in the Australian parliament. What next, board shorts and thongs? Maybe a onesie in winter”. The House of Representatives Practice rulebook, however, states that attire is at the discretion of the Speaker.
Conaghan resides in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, with his wife Ilona and their two children.
Frequently asked questions
How do I contact Pat Conaghan?
You can write to Pat Conaghan at PO Box 6022 House of Representatives Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600, call (02) 6583 8387, or use the contact form on their Parliament of Australia profile.
What is Pat Conaghan's phone number?
Pat Conaghan's office can be reached on (02) 6583 8387, or at Parliament House on (02) 6277 4446.
Where is Pat Conaghan's office?
Pat Conaghan's office is at Level 4, 41-47 Horton Street Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444.
Who does Pat Conaghan represent?
Pat Conaghan is a Member of the House of Representatives for New South Wales.
What party is Pat Conaghan in?
Pat Conaghan is a member of the The Nationals.
When was Pat Conaghan elected?
Pat Conaghan was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2022.
Is Pat Conaghan still in office?
Yes. Pat Conaghan is a Member of the House of Representatives for New South Wales.
