Wayne Douglas Smith (born 4 November 1952) was an Australian politician.
Smith was born in Newcastle and educated at Birrong Boys High School.
Smith trained as a teacher, and was working at Vincentia High School when he decided to contest ALP pre-selection for the Liberal-held state seat of South Coast.
Though he had a low profile in the community, he ultimately won a narrow victory amidst the backdrop of a major statewide win for the ALP.
[1] In parliament, Smith was a relatively low-profile backbencher, and frequently clashed with the Liberal member for the corresponding federal electorate, the popular Joanna Gash.