The Hon. (Richard) Jack Richard FACE (1942 - )**

Date of Birth: 02/12/1942 Place of Birth: Merewether, New South Wales, Australia

Parliamentary Service

Position Start End Period Notes Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly 18 Nov 1972 20 Mar 2003 30yr(s) 4mth(s) 3day(s) Member for Charlestown 18 Nov 1972 19 Oct 1973 11mth(s) 2day(s) 43rd (1971 - 1973) Member for Charlestown 17 Nov 1973 2 Apr 1976 2yr(s) 4mth(s) 17day(s) 44th (1973 - 1976) Member for Charlestown 1 May 1976 12 Sep 1978 2yr(s) 4mth(s) 12day(s) 45th (1976 - 1978) Member for Charlestown 7 Oct 1978 28 Aug 1981 2yr(s) 10mth(s) 22day(s) 46th (1978 - 1981) Member for Charlestown 19 Sep 1981 5 Mar 1984 2yr(s) 5mth(s) 16day(s) 47th (1981 - 1984) Member for Charlestown 24 Mar 1984 22 Feb 1988 3yr(s) 10mth(s) 30day(s) 48th (1984 - 1988) Member for Charlestown 19 Mar 1988 3 May 1991 3yr(s) 1mth(s) 15day(s) 49th (1988 - 1991) Member for Charlestown 25 May 1991 3 Mar 1995 3yr(s) 9mth(s) 7day(s) 50th (1991 - 1995) Member for Charlestown 25 Mar 1995 5 Mar 1999 3yr(s) 11mth(s) 9day(s) 51st (1995 - 1999) Member for Charlestown 27 Mar 1999 20 Mar 2003 3yr(s) 11mth(s) 22day(s) 52nd (1999 - 2003) Minister for Gaming and Racing and Minister Assisting the Premier on Hunter Development 4 Apr 1995 1 Dec 1997 2yr(s) 7mth(s) 28day(s) Minister for Gaming and Racing and Minister Assisting the Premier on Hunter Development 1 Dec 1997 8 Apr 1999 1yr(s) 4mth(s) 8day(s) Minister for Gaming and Racing and Minister Assisting the Premier on Hunter Development 8 Apr 1999 20 Mar 2003 3yr(s) 11mth(s) 13day(s) Chairman of Committees 1 May 1984 22 Feb 1988 3yr(s) 9mth(s) 22day(s)

Political Party Activity

Australian Labor Party (ALP). Joined in 1967. Former President and Secretary Kahibah Branch. Former Secretary Charlestown State Electoral Council. Delegate to State Conference since 1970. Former delegate of the Shortland Federal Electoral Council.; Lake Macquarie Municipal Committee. Served on Housing Co-operative Committee and Commission of Review.

Community Activity

Served a term as Government representative on Privacy Committee for 4½ years. Former Chairman of the Federation of Police Citizens Youth Clubs and member of the Board for 3 years. Patron and founder of Lake Macquarie Police Citizens Youth Club. Co-organiser of past Newcastle Musical and Military Tattoo. Involved in Surf Life Saving Association of Australia and member of Redhead and Dixon Park Surf Life Saving Club. Patron of many sporting, community and Parents & Citizens organisations. Active in New South Wales Pipe Band Association. Active Newcastle Hunter Combined High Schools Band "Koalas". Past President of Northern New South Wales Soccer Federation. Former Deputy Chair of Johnny Warren Soccer Foundation. Life member of numerous organisations.

Qualifications, occupations and interests

Police officer, licensed plumber, gasfitter and drainer, and estimator experienced in gas industry. Whilst in the Police Force served in capacities such as general duties, vice squad and special traffic duties. Educated Merewether Public School; Broadmeadow High School; Newcastle Technical College and the New South Wales Police Academy. Presently manages Richard Face and Associates and undertakes advisory services in a wide range of areas. Honorary adviser to a multitude of organisations sporting, social and community based. Policy interests include police and emergency services, hospitality industry and transport. Recreational interests include reading, bowls and snow skiing.

Honours Received

Australian Centenary of Federation Medal.

Personal

Son of Jack Gunther Face and Ida Isabella Parmenter. Married (1) Anita Kryczko on 26 November 1977 and had issue, 1 son and 1 daughter. Partner, Gaye Pear Bryden since 2002, no issue.

Additional Information

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