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The Hon. John Joseph AQUILINA, BA, DipEd, DipMus(HC)
FACE MP
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member for Riverstone
Leader of the House, Parliamentary Secretary
Member of the Australian Labor Party
Contact Details
| Address
| Mr John Aquilina, MP
Shop 20 Stanhope Village
2 Sentry Drive
STANHOPE GARDENS NSW 2768
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| Postal
| Mr John Aquilina
PO Box 65
STANHOPE GARDENS NSW 2768
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| Phone
| (02) 8883 3499
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| Fax
| (02) 8883 3355
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| Email
| john.aquilina@parliament.nsw.gov.au
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Parliamentary Activity
Current Positions
| Position |
Start |
Notes |
| Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly | 19 Sep 1981 | |
| Member for Riverstone | 25 May 1991 | |
| Leader of the House | 4 May 2007 | |
| Parliamentary Secretary Assisting the Premier (Leader of the House) | 23 Sep 2008 | |
| Member, Standing Orders and Procedure Committee | 20 Jun 2007 | |
Prior Positions
| Position |
Start |
End |
Period |
Notes |
| Member for Blacktown | 19 Sep 1981 | 3 May 1991 | 9yrs 7mths 15days | |
| Minister for Fair Trading | 21 Nov 2001 | 2 Apr 2003 | 1yr 4mths 13days | |
| Minister for Land and Water Conservation | 21 Nov 2001 | 2 Apr 2003 | 1yr 4mths 13days | |
| Minister for Education and Training | 4 Apr 1995 | 21 Nov 2001 | 6yrs 7mths 18days | |
| Minister Assisting the Premier on Youth Affairs | 4 Apr 1995 | 8 Apr 1999 | 4yrs 5days | |
| Shadow Minister for Education, Training and Youth Affairs | 1988 | 1995 | | |
| Assistant Shadow Minister for Ethnic Affairs | 1988 | 1995 | | |
| Shadow Leader of the House | 1988 | 1989 | | |
| Minister for Youth and Community Services | 4 Jul 1986 | 21 Mar 1988 | 1yr 8mths 18days | |
| Assistant Minister for Ethnic Affairs | 4 Jul 1986 | 21 Mar 1988 | 1yr 8mths 18days | |
| Minister for Natural Resources | 6 Feb 1986 | 4 Jul 1986 | 4mths 29days | |
| Parliamentary Secretary Assisting the Premier (Leader of the House) | 8 May 2007 | 5 Sep 2008 | 1yr 3mths 29days | |
| Speaker of the NSW Legislative Assembly | 29 Apr 2003 | 7 May 2007 | 4yrs 9days | |
| Legislative Representative on the Senate of the University of Sydney | 27 May 2003 | 21 Dec 2004 | 1yr 6mths 25days | This office was dis-established on the enactment of the University Legislation Amendment Act 2004. |
| Chairman, Standing Orders and Procedure Committee | 8 May 2003 | 2 Mar 2007 | 3yrs 9mths 23days | |
| Member, Standing Orders and Procedure Committee | 27 Apr 1988 | 3 Mar 1995 | 6yrs 10mths 5days | |
| Member, Standing Orders and Procedure Committee | 10 May 1984 | 20 Feb 1986 | 1yr 9mths 11days | |
| Chairman, Public Accounts Committee (PAC) | 23 Jan 1985 | 5 Feb 1986 | 1yr 14days | |
| Member, Public Accounts Committee (PAC) | 30 Mar 1983 | 23 Jan 1985 | 1yr 9mths 25days | |
| Member, Printing Committee | 10 Nov 1981 | 5 Mar 1984 | 2yrs 3mths 25days | |
Parliamentary Record
Mr Aquilina's speeches in Hansard
About the Riverstone Electorate
Metropolitan, residential suburban. Located Sydney, outer northwestern.
Principal suburbs: Acacia Gardens, Bligh Park, Colebee, Dean Park, Glenwood, Kellyville Ridge, Marsden Park, Mcgraths Hill, Mulgrave, Parklea, Quakers Hill, Riverstone, Rouse Hill, Schofields, Shanes Park, South Windsor, Stanhope Gardens, Vineyard, Windsor, Windsor Downs.
Area: 138 sq km.
Population: 68,282. Enrolment: 48,778.
For more detailed information see - http://www.elections.nsw.gov.au/state_government_elections/electoral_districts/all_districts_/riverstone
Biography
Political Party Activity - Joined A.L.P. in 1970 (Blacktown Branch). Former Secretary of Chifley F.E.C., Sturt S.E.C. and Blacktown Branch. Delegate to State Conference for many years.
Community Activity - Member Ethnic Affairs Commission 1979-81. Board Member, State Records Authority 2003-2006. Observer, Sydney Grammar School Board of Trustees. Fellow, Sydney University Senate. Honorary Associate, Sydney University Graduate School of Government. Board of Advice, Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Life Member, Institute for Deaf and Blind Children. Member, Blacktown City Lions Club since 1983.
Local Government Activity - Alderman Blacktown Municipal Council 1977-79; City Council 1979-83 (Mayor 1977-81).
Military Service - Sydney University Regiment 1968-70.
Personal - Born in Malta. Migrated to Australia in 1956. Married to Anne (deceased). 2 sons (Bede and Jeremy) and 1 daughter (Bridget). Married to Ann, 13 May 2006.
Qualifications, Occupations and Interests - B.A., Dip.Ed.(Syd.) 1971. High school History/English teacher for 10 years prior to entering Parliament.
Keywords: Leader of the House, Parliamentary Secretary
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