John Sidoti
Anthony John Sidoti (Italian: [siˈdɔːti]) is an independent Australian politician who was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Drummoyne since 2011. He was a member of the Liberal Party, but moved to the crossbench as an independent in March 2021, following the announcement of a public inquiry into his property dealings by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
John Sidoti | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans | |
| In office 2 April 2019 – 3 March 2021 | |
| Premier | Gladys Berejiklian |
| Preceded by | Stuart Ayres (as Minister for Sport) Ray Williams (as Minister for Multiculturalism) Tanya Davies (Minister for Ageing) David Elliott (as Minister for Veterans Affairs) |
| Succeeded by | Natalie Ward |
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Drummoyne | |
| In office 26 March 2011 – 25 March 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Angela D'Amore |
| Succeeded by | Stephanie Di Pasqua |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anthony John Sidoti 31 July |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Independent (since 2021) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (until 2021) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Prior to the ICAC announcement, Sidoti was the New South Wales Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans in the second Berejiklian ministry between April 2019 and March 2021. He stood down from his ministerial duties in September 2019 pending the potential investigation by ICAC. He was subsequently found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct.
He stood down at the 2023 New South Wales state election.