Education
Originally from Maitland, Gee studied Economics (where he passed with Honours in Government) and Law at the University of Sydney.
Originally from Maitland, Gee studied Economics (where he passed with Honours in Government) and Law at the University of Sydney.
He commenced practice as a solicitor and moved to Hong Kong where he spent three years licensing consumer products and promotions for international entertainment companies, in partnership with his family. He returned to Australia in 1999 and became a barrister in 2003. His legal practice is in the fields of civil litigation and family law, and has offices in Queen"s Square Chambers in Orange and Sydney.
Following an earlier announcement that the Nationals" sitting member, Russell Turner would not be seeking re-election, Gee was endorsed by the National Party as the candidate in June 2010, after a pre-selection battle with three other candidates.
Gee"s main competitor was John Davis, an independent candidate, Mayor of Orange, former Councillor on Blayney Shire Council, and local car dealer.
At the March 2011 elections, Gee was elected and received a swing of 12.5 points in the traditionally strong Nationals seat, winning 74.2% of the two-party vote.