Greg Smith

Gregory Eugene Smith SC (born 26 November 1947), an Australian politician, was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Epping for the Liberal Party from 2007 to 2015. Smith served as the Attorney General of New South Wales and as the Minister for Justice in the O'Farrell government between 2011 and 2014. Early career and background Born to parents Ted and Noreen, Smith grew up in the Sydney suburbs of Strathfield, Beverley Hills, Coogee, and Maroubra and the regional town of Goulburn. He was educated at St Joseph's Primary School, Goulburn and at Marcellin College, Randwick and graduated from the University of Sydney Law School with a Bachelor of Laws. In 1987, Smith became a public prosecutor, and he eventually became Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions. He was appointed as a Senior Counsel before the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Smith, a Roman Catholic, was the president of prolife right to life organisation called Right to Life prior to entering politics.