The Entrance electorate office
| Address | Mr David Mehan, MP, 24 The Entrance Road THE ENTRANCE NSW 2261 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (02) 4334 1012 |
| Fax | (02) 4334 3840 |
| TheEntrance@parliament.nsw.gov.au |
Contact details
Parliamentary activity
Information about members' parliamentary activity including links to speeches made in parliament, notice tracking, questions tracking, positions held and biography.
Current positions
| Position | Start | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Chair, Legislative Assembly Select Committee on Emergency Services Funding Reform, Emergency Services Funding Reform | Wed 29 April 2026 | |
| Member, Legislative Assembly Select Committee on Emergency Services Funding Reform, Emergency Services Funding Reform | Wed 25 March 2026 | Emergency Services Funding Reform |
| Member, Joint Standing Committee on the Office of the Valuer General | Thu 22 June 2023 | |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer | Mon 01 May 2023 | |
| Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly | Sat 28 March 2015 | |
| Member for The Entrance | Sat 28 March 2015 |
Prior positions
| Position | Start | End | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Opposition Whip | Tue 30 July 2019 | Sat 25 March 2023 | 3 years 7 months 26 days | |
| Member, Legislation Review Committee | Wed 19 June 2019 | Fri 03 March 2023 | 3 years 8 months 13 days | |
| Member, Legislation Review Committee | Thu 28 May 2015 | Fri 01 March 2019 | 3 years 9 months 2 days |
About the The Entrance electorate
Includes partially or wholly the following localities and postcodes.
Localities: Bateau Bay, Berkeley Vale, Blue Bay, Fountaindale, Glenning Valley, Kangy Angy, Killarney Vale, Lisarow, Long Jetty, Magenta, Mount Elliot, Narara, Niagara Park, Ourimbah, Shelly Beach, Somersby, The Entrance, The Entrance North, Toowoon Bay, Tuggerah, Tumbi Umbi, Wyoming.
Postcodes: 2250, 2258, 2259, 2261
Area: 126.944 square kilometres
Enrolment: 58,368
For more detailed information see - https://www.elections.nsw.gov.au/District-profiles/The-Entrance
Biography
Political party activity
1989 to present Member, Australian Labor Party.
Community activity
2004 to 2015 Board Member and Chair (from 2011), Central Coast Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service Ltd.
2002 to 2004 Secretary, Central Coast Trades and Labor Council.
2002 to 2004 Secretary, Central Coast Trades and Labor Council.
Honours Received
Australian Defence Medal, Australian Defence Force.
Qualifications, occupations and interests
Bachelor of Science (BSc), University of Newcastle, 1989.
Master of Labour Law, Sydney University, 1998.
Advanced Diploma Financial Services, ASFA, 2009.
Higher School Certificate, Whitebridge High School, 1983.
Education - Hamilton South Public School, Kahibah Public School and Whitebridge High School.
2003 to 2015 LUCRF Superannuation Fund in business development and financial planning. 1995 to 2003 Advocate and official, National Union of Workers NSW Branch. 1993 to 1995 Industrial Inspector, Department of Industrial Relations. 1987 to 1993 Geologist in Geotechnical engineering, and as a consultant thereafter.
Interests include - running and wargaming.
2003 to 2015 LUCRF Superannuation Fund in business development and financial planning. 1995 to 2003 Advocate and official, National Union of Workers NSW Branch. 1993 to 1995 Industrial Inspector, Department of Industrial Relations. 1987 to 1993 Geologist in Geotechnical engineering, and as a consultant thereafter.
Interests include - running and wargaming.
Military service
1984 to 1990 Lieutenant, Australian Defence Force (ARes).
Additional information
Inaugural Speech, 7 May 2015: