Leslie Williams (politician)

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.

[6] Williams' early career was in teaching in regional South Australia and she completed a short-term assignment as chief executive officer of the Northern Territory division of the Sudden Infant Death Association.

In 2000, Williams and her husband commenced ownership of the post office at Lake Cathie, New South Wales, and now operate a mail delivery service.

At the same time, she completed a degree in nursing, and worked in the medical and palliative care ward at the Port Macquarie Base Hospital.

[16] Barilaro also announced that the National Party would field a candidate in the seat of Port Macquarie at the 2023 New South Wales state election.