Anthony David Hawthorn Smith (born 13 March 1967) is an Australian politician who served as the 30th speaker of the House of Representatives from 2015 to 2021.
He managed to hold his seat of Casey by a considerable margin at the federal election in November of that year, although the Liberal-National Coalition was defeated.
On 22 September 2008, Smith was appointed Shadow Assistant Treasurer by Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull.
[7][8] He pledged to absent himself from the Liberal party room for the duration of his speakership to protect the neutrality of the chair.
[9][10] He also eschewed the traditional full attire of the Speaker, instead continuing to wear an ordinary business suit.