Roza Sage

Roza Sage
Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Blue Mountains
In office 26 March 2011 – 6 March 2015
Preceded by	Phil Koperberg
Succeeded by	Trish Doyle
Personal details
Born	25 November 1957
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Liberal Party of Australia
Spouse(s)	Ted Sage
Residence	Warrimoo, New South Wales
Alma mater	University of Queensland
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Dentist
Website	Parliamentary webpage

Roza Eva Maria Sage (born 25 November 1957), an Australian politician, was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing the Blue Mountains for the Liberal Party of Australia from 2011 to 2015.^[1]

Early years and background

Completing her undergraduate studies in dentistry at the University of Queensland, in 1979 Sage joined the Royal Australian Air Force and was initially posted to RAAF Richmond and later transferred to RAAF Glenbrook in the lower Blue Mountains in 1982.^[1] Sage left the armed forces in 1986 to start a family and later commenced working in a private dental practice, before starting her own practice in 1988. The practice, located in Springwood, now employs seven people.^[2]

Political career

At the 2011 state election, Sage was elected with a swing of 10.6 points and won the seat with 54.7 per cent of the two-party vote.^[2] Following the retirement of the sitting member, Phil Koperberg, Sage's main opponent was Trish Doyle, representing Labor. Sage is the first woman to represent the seat.^[3] She was defeated by Doyle in 2015.

References

1. "Mrs Roza Eva Maria Sage, BDSc MP". Members of Parliament. Parliament of New South Wales. 8 April 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2011.
2. Green, Antony (5 April 2011). "Blue Mountains". NSW Votes 2011. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 6 May 2011.
3. Hamwi, Omar (30 March 2011). "Liberal extracts big victory in Blue Mountains electorate". Penrith Press (News Limited). Retrieved 3 April 2011.

External links

• Mrs Roza Eva Maria SAGE, BDSc MP - Parliament of New South Wales