Ann Sudmalis was first elected as the Liberal member for Gilmore at the 2013 federal election.

Sudmalis succeeded the popular Joanna Gash in one of the few seats that swung to the ALP in the election. Gash had held the seat since 1996. Since its creating in 1984, Gilmore has been held by The Nationals, the ALP and the Liberals.

Situated south of Sydney, Gilmore extends from Warilla in the north to Durras in the South, then west including much of the Budawang and Morton National Parks. It includes the towns and suburbs of Berry, Bomaderry, Gerringong, Kangaroo Valley, Kiama, Milton, Minnamurra, Nowra, Shellharbour, Shell Cove, Sussex Inlet, Ulladulla and Warilla. [Read more…]