David Smith (born 17 February 1962), sometimes referred to as "Fighting Father Dave", is an Australian Anglican priest.

Smith is known for his work with at-risk youths, especially in his use of boxing for those with substance abuse problems and anger management issues.

His progression into martial arts and boxing happened while he was attempting to raise funds for the community in Dulwich Hill, where he was the parish priest.

Smith is also a published author and has taken a very public stance on various human-rights issues, most especially the Israel-Palestine conflict and the Syrian civil war, where he opposes all forms of Western military intervention.

Smith ran as a candidate for the United Australia Party in the Division of Grayndler in the 2022 Australian federal election.

Smith completed an arts degree with honours in philosophy in 1984 before beginning studying theology at Moore College in 1985.

[13] Smith has helped to organise numerous peaceful demonstrations, including a protest against the deportation of Sheikh Mansour Leghaei in 2009.