Hugh McDermott (politician)

Hugh McDermott is an Australian politician currently serving as the Member for Prospect in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly since 2015. He is a member of the Australian Labor Party.

McDermott was born and raised in Western Sydney. Before entering politics, he worked as a barrister. His legal career focused on areas such as personal injury and workers compensation law.

In Parliament, McDermott has been involved in various committees and has spoken on a range of issues, including social justice, education, and infrastructure development in the Western Sydney region. He has been a vocal advocate for his electorate and has campaigned on local issues such as improving public transport and addressing cost of living pressures.