The Hon. Michael Rueben EGAN (1948 - )**
- Date of Birth: 21/02/1948
- Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Parliamentary Service
| Position | Start | End | Period | Notes |
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| Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly | 7 Oct 1978 | 5 Mar 1984 | 5yr(s) 4mth(s) 28day(s)
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| Member of the NSW Legislative Council | 24 Sep 1986 | 8 Feb 2005 | 18yr(s) 4mth(s) 16day(s)
| Re-elected 22/03/2003 |
| Member for Cronulla | 7 Oct 1978 | 28 Aug 1981 | 2yr(s) 10mth(s) 22day(s)
46th (1978 - 1981) | |
| Member for Cronulla | 19 Sep 1981 | 5 Mar 1984 | 2yr(s) 5mth(s) 16day(s)
47th (1981 - 1984) |  |
| Minister for Energy | 3 Apr 1995 | 30 Nov 1997 | 2yr(s) 7mth(s) 28day(s)
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| Minister Assisting the Premier | 3 Apr 1995 | 1 Dec 1997 | 2yr(s) 7mth(s) 29day(s)
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| Treasurer | 3 Apr 1995 | 21 Jan 2005 | 9yr(s) 9mth(s) 19day(s)
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| Minister for State Development | 3 Apr 1995 | 21 Jan 2005 | 9yr(s) 9mth(s) 19day(s)
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| Minister for State and Regional Develeopment | 15 Dec 1995 | 1 Dec 1997 | 1yr(s) 11mth(s) 17day(s)
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| Minister for Gaming and Racing | 13 Feb 2003 | 2 Apr 2003 | 1mth(s) 21day(s)
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| Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council | 2 Jul 1991 | 2 Apr 1995 | 3yrs 9mths 1day
50th (1991 - 1995) | |
| Vice-President of the Executive Council | 3 Apr 1995 | 21 Jan 2005 | 9yr(s) 9mth(s) 19day(s)
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| Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council | 3 Apr 1995 | 8 Feb 2005 | 9yrs 10mths 6days
51st (1995 - 1999)
52nd (1999 - 2003)
53rd (2003 - 2007) | |
| Public Accounts Committee | 1981 | 1984 |
47th (1981 - 1984) | Chairman |
| Joi nt Select Committee Upon the Process and Funding of the Electoral System | 1990 | 1991 |
49th (1988 - 1991) | |
| Joint Select Committee on Fixed Term Parliaments | 1991 | 1992 |
50th (1991 - 1995) | |
| Standing Orders Committee | 2 Jul 1991 | 8 Feb 2005 | 13yr(s) 7mth(s) 7day(s)
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| Joint Select Committee Upon the Management of the Parliament | 1992 | 1992 |
50th (1991 - 1995) | |
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Political Party Activity
Australian Labor Party (ALP). Joined ALP in 1964. New South Wales delegate to ALP National Conference.
Community Activity
Chairman of the Australia Day Council of New South Wales since 2006. Chairman of the Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell Biology since 2005. Governor, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research since 2005. Member of the Council of Macquarie University since 2006. Board member, Maritime Services Board of New South Wales 1984-1986. Chancellor, Macquarie University since 2008.
Qualifications, occupations and interests
Company director and consultant. Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Educated at St Patrick's College, Sutherland. Bachelor of Arts from Sydney University. Federal Research Officer, Australasian Meat Employees Union 1969-1973. Advisor to Commonwealth Minister for Housing and Construction/Aboriginal Affairs (Hon Les Johnson MHR) 1973-1975. Officer of the NSW State Pollution Control Commission 1976-1978. Senior Policy Advisor to Minister for Transport/Health/Premier (Hon B.J. Unsworth) 1984 - 1986. Present Director of The Rein Foundation since 2006. Interests include reading, surfing, tennis and films.
Personal
Son of Stanley Joseph Egan and Jean Brown. Unmarried.
Additional Information
Member of Former Members Association of NSW Parliament.
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