Angela D'Amore
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Angela D'Amore a former Australian politician, was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
, representing the electorate of Drummoyne
from 2003 until 2011
initially for the Australian Labor Party
until 2010, and then as an independent member until her retirement from politics in 2011. Following findings of corrupt conduct by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), on 7 December 2010, D'Amore was sacked as Parliamentary Secretary Assisting the Minister for Police and Assisting the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment and her membership of the Labor Party revoked. D'Amore has claimed that she will challenge the ICAC ruling.
in Sicily
, Italy
in 1964. She was educated at Bethlehem College, Ashfield
and the University of Sydney
and was an officer for the Municipal Employees Union and the NSW Nurses’ Association. D'Amore lives at Rodd Point, with her husband Richard and two sons, Favian and Julian. Labor powerbroker, Joe Tripodi, is related by marriage to D'Amore, although, it is widely reported that they do not share a good relationship.
Labor government.
D'Amore's previous parliamentary experience includes:
D'Amore proposed major infastructure changes in the area, such as the M4 east and Iron Cove Bridge widening.. It was claimed that the widening would complement D'Amore's announcement of securing 400 new bus services in March 2010. The M4 East extension is aimed at channelling traffic underground, easing pressure on surface roads, to get Sydney buses running on time effectively and efficiently. D'Amore has noted that the tunnel would be a major public transport outcome for the Inner West.
Director of Public Prosecutions
(DPP) should be sought in relation to prosecuting D'Amore for two offences of misconduct in public office. Former Premier Keneally immediately sacked D'Amore as Parliamentary Secretary Assisting the Minister for Police and Assisting the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment and called on the Labor Party to suspend D'Amore's membership. D'Amore's membership of the Labor Party was revoked a day later, however D'Amore has refused to resign from Parliament and has claimed that she was "appalled" at the findings. D'Amore lodged an appeal
against the ICAC ruling and has made application for the taxpayers of New South Wales to pay her costs in the ICAC hearing.
D'Amore did not seek re-election at the 2011 NSW election.
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
The Legislative Assembly, or lower house, is one of the two chambers of the Parliament of New South Wales, an Australian state. The other chamber is the Legislative Council. Both the Assembly and Council sit at Parliament House in the state capital, Sydney...
, representing the electorate of Drummoyne
Electoral district of Drummoyne
Drummoyne is an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly in the Australian state of New South Wales. It is represented by John Sidoti of the Liberal Party of Australia.-History:...
from 2003 until 2011
New South Wales state election, 2011
Elections to the 55th Parliament of New South Wales were held on Saturday, 26 March 2011. The 16-year incumbent Australian Labor Party government led by Premier Kristina Keneally was defeated in a landslide by the Liberal-National coalition opposition led by Barry O'Farrell.New South Wales has...
initially for the Australian Labor Party
Australian Labor Party
The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia...
until 2010, and then as an independent member until her retirement from politics in 2011. Following findings of corrupt conduct by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), on 7 December 2010, D'Amore was sacked as Parliamentary Secretary Assisting the Minister for Police and Assisting the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment and her membership of the Labor Party revoked. D'Amore has claimed that she will challenge the ICAC ruling.
Background and early years
D’Amore is the daughter of immigrants, who migrated from GranitiGraniti
Graniti is a comune in the Province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 160 km east of Palermo and about 45 km southwest of Messina. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,550 and an area of 10.0 km².Graniti borders the following municipalities: Antillo,...
in Sicily
Sicily
Sicily is a region of Italy, and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Autonoma Siciliana Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature,...
, Italy
Italy
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in 1964. She was educated at Bethlehem College, Ashfield
Bethlehem College, Ashfield
Bethlehem College is a high school in Ashfield, New South Wales originally founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity.Students are easily identifiable by the purple school uniform - fondly known around the inner western suburbs of Sydney as "Ribena Berries". Bethlehem excels in their sport as well...
and the University of Sydney
University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is a public university located in Sydney, New South Wales. The main campus spreads across the suburbs of Camperdown and Darlington on the southwestern outskirts of the Sydney CBD. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and Oceania...
and was an officer for the Municipal Employees Union and the NSW Nurses’ Association. D'Amore lives at Rodd Point, with her husband Richard and two sons, Favian and Julian. Labor powerbroker, Joe Tripodi, is related by marriage to D'Amore, although, it is widely reported that they do not share a good relationship.
New South Wales state politics
D'Amore was elected at the 2003 NSW general election. In March 2010, D'Amore was appointed Parliamentary Secretary Assisting the Minister for Police and Parliamentary Secretary Assisting the Minister for Climate Change and Environment in the Kristina KeneallyKristina Keneally
Kristina Kerscher Keneally MP, is an Australian politician and was the 42nd Premier of New South Wales. She was elected leader of the Australian Labor Party in New South Wales and thus Premier in 2009, but went on to lose government to the Liberal/National Coalition at the March 2011 state election...
Labor government.
D'Amore's previous parliamentary experience includes:
- Chair of the Committee on the Office of the Ombudsman and Police Integrity Commission. 2007 - 2008
- Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Women’s Representative for Australia
- Deputy Chair of Committee of the International Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Women’s Steering
D'Amore proposed major infastructure changes in the area, such as the M4 east and Iron Cove Bridge widening.. It was claimed that the widening would complement D'Amore's announcement of securing 400 new bus services in March 2010. The M4 East extension is aimed at channelling traffic underground, easing pressure on surface roads, to get Sydney buses running on time effectively and efficiently. D'Amore has noted that the tunnel would be a major public transport outcome for the Inner West.
Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) investigation
On 22 September 2010, it was revealed that D'Amore was under investigation by ICAC for misuse of parliamentary allowances between 2006 and 2007. She stated that she did not gain any personal financial benefit, and during the hearing, denied knowing the claim forms were false when she signed them. Further, D'Amore claimed that she did not receive appropriate training in understanding the forms on which she signed off. Appearing before the Commission, a former staff member, Karen Harbilas, claimed that D'Amore had instructed her to fill out the forms incorrectly. A staff member, Agatha La Manna, appearing before the inquiry, admitted to knowingly submitting four false pay claims and lying to investigators. On 7 December 2010, ICAC found that D'Amore and La Manna engaged in corrupt conduct by falsely claiming sitting day relief payments, and is of the opinion that the advice of the NSWNew South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
Director of Public Prosecutions
Director of Public Prosecutions
The Director of Public Prosecutions is the officer charged with the prosecution of criminal offences in several criminal jurisdictions around the world...
(DPP) should be sought in relation to prosecuting D'Amore for two offences of misconduct in public office. Former Premier Keneally immediately sacked D'Amore as Parliamentary Secretary Assisting the Minister for Police and Assisting the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment and called on the Labor Party to suspend D'Amore's membership. D'Amore's membership of the Labor Party was revoked a day later, however D'Amore has refused to resign from Parliament and has claimed that she was "appalled" at the findings. D'Amore lodged an appeal
Appeal
An appeal is a petition for review of a case that has been decided by a court of law. The petition is made to a higher court for the purpose of overturning the lower court's decision....
against the ICAC ruling and has made application for the taxpayers of New South Wales to pay her costs in the ICAC hearing.
D'Amore did not seek re-election at the 2011 NSW election.