Leslie Williams (politician)

The Honourable Leslie Williams MP
5th Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
In office 7 May 2019 – 9 May 2023
Speaker	Jonathan O'Dea
Preceded by	Thomas George
Succeeded by	Sonia Hornery
Assistant Minister for Education
In office 2 April 2015 – 23 January 2017
Preceded by	Victor Dominello
Succeeded by	Sarah Mitchell
Minister for Early Childhood Education
In office 2 April 2015 – 23 January 2017
Preceded by	New title
Succeeded by	Sarah Mitchell
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
In office 2 April 2015 – 23 January 2017
Preceded by	Victor Dominello
Succeeded by	Sarah Mitchell
Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Port Macquarie
In office 26 March 2011 – 31 January 2025
Preceded by	Peter Besseling
Personal details
Born	Leslie Gladys Uren 1960 or 1961 (age 64–65)[1] Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Political party	Liberal
Other political affiliations	The Nationals (Until 2020)
Spouse	Don Williams (died 2022)[2]
Relations	Vickie Chapman (cousin) Ted Chapman (uncle)
Residence	Lake Cathie, New South Wales
Occupation	Small business owner and nurse
Website	www.lesliewilliams.com.au

Leslie Gladys Williams (born 1960 or 1961) is an Australian former politician who served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, representing the seat of Port Macquarie from the 2011 state election until her resignation in 2025.

Williams was a member of the National Party until switching to the Liberal Party in 2020. She was the New South Wales Assistant Minister for Education, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Minister for Early Childhood Education from 2 April 2015 until 23 January 2017 when she was replaced in Gladys Berejiklian's cabinet by Sarah Mitchell.^[3][4] From 7 May 2019 until 9 May 2023, she was the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.^[5]