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The Hon. Richard Sanderson AMERY, MP
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member for Mount Druitt
Member of the Australian Labor Party
Contact Details
| Address
| Mr Richard Amery, MP
Suite 208
Westfield Shoppingtown Carlisle Avenue
MOUNT DRUITT NSW 2770
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| Phone
| (02) 9625 6770
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| Fax
| (02) 9625 9965
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| Email
| mountdruitt@parliament.nsw.gov.au
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Parliamentary Activity
Current Positions
| Position |
Start |
Notes |
| Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly | 22 Oct 1983 | |
| Member for Mount Druitt | 25 May 1991 | |
| Deputy Chair, Standing Committee on Parliamentary Privilege and Ethics | 20 Jun 2007 | |
Prior Positions
| Position |
Start |
End |
Period |
Notes |
| Member for Riverstone | 22 Oct 1983 | 3 May 1991 | 7yrs 6mths 12days | |
| Minister for Corrective Services | 21 Nov 2001 | 2 Apr 2003 | 1yr 4mths 13days | |
| Minister for Agriculture | 4 Apr 1995 | 2 Apr 2003 | 7yrs 11mths 30days | |
| Minister for Land and Water Conservation | 1 Dec 1997 | 21 Nov 2001 | 3yrs 11mths 21days | |
| Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs, Seniors | 1991 | 1995 | | |
| Shadow Minister for Water Resources and Co-operative Societies | 1991 | 1995 | | |
| Assistant Shadow Minister for Transport | 1989 | 1991 | | |
| Shadow Minister for Natural Resources | 1988 | 1991 | | |
| Member, Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption | 22 Oct 2008 | 24 Jun 2009 | 8mths 3days | |
| Member, Standing Committee on Natural Resource Management | 8 May 2003 | 2 Mar 2007 | 3yrs 9mths 23days | |
Parliamentary Record
Mr Amery's speeches in Hansard
Mr Amery's questions published in the Question & Answer Paper
About the Mount Druitt Electorate
Metropolitan, residential suburban. Located Sydney, outer western.
Principal suburbs: Arndell Park, Bidwill, Blackett, Dharruk, Eastern Creek, Emerton, Glendenning, Hassall Grove, Hebersham, Huntingwood, Lethbridge Park, Minchinbury, Mount Druitt, Oakhurst, Plumpton, Rooty Hill, Shalvey, Willmot.
Area: 43 sq km.
Population: 78,143. Enrolment: 44,934.
For more detailed information see - http://www.elections.nsw.gov.au/state_government_elections/electoral_districts/all_districts_/mount_druitt
Biography
Political Party Activity - Joined A.L.P. 1976. Secretary Rooty Hill Branch 1978-83. Delegate to State Conference 1979-82, 1991-92. Various Electorate Council delegates positions. Member, Caucus committees on: Police; Health; Transport; Corrective Services 1983-1988. Member, Ministerial Working Party on Education for Western Sydney 1986-1987.
Community Activity - Past member of Dawson Girl Guides Local Association 1982-92; Archdiocese Council of Mount Druitt Hospital 1986-91; FCU. Rooty Hill School of Arts Management Committee and Board of Directors of Mount Druitt Hospital 1982-86; Current member of Kimberley Reserve Parks Committee.
Riverstone Lawn Bowling Club; Parliamentary Bowling Club; Blacktown Diggers Bowling Club; Mount Druitt Workers Club; Cootamundra Country club and Rooty Hill R.S.L. Club.
Personal - Born 31 March 1951, Liverpool. Married to Marie since 1974, 1 daughter Deborah and 1 son Roy.
Qualifications, Occupations and Interests - Previously shop assistant/storeman 1965-70. Member of the NSW Police Force 1970-83, attained the rank of Senior Constable. Interests include reading, photography, politics, vintage cars, typewriters and lawn bowls.
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