Parliamentary activity
Information about members' parliamentary service including their positions held and biography.
Positions
| Position | Start | End | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minister for Western Sydney | Mon 08 August 2022 | Tue 28 March 2023 | 7 months 21 days | |
| Minister for Transport | Tue 21 December 2021 | Tue 28 March 2023 | 1 year 3 months 8 days | |
| Minister for Veterans | Tue 21 December 2021 | Tue 28 March 2023 | 1 year 3 months 8 days | |
| Minister for Police and Emergency Services | Wed 06 October 2021 | Tue 21 December 2021 | 2 months 16 days | |
| Minister for Police and Emergency Services | Tue 02 April 2019 | Tue 05 October 2021 | 2 years 6 months 4 days | |
| Minister for Corrections | Mon 30 January 2017 | Tue 02 April 2019 | 2 years 2 months 6 days | |
| Minister for Veterans Affairs | Mon 30 January 2017 | Tue 02 April 2019 | 2 years 2 months 6 days | |
| Minister for Counter Terrorism | Mon 30 January 2017 | Tue 02 April 2019 | 2 years 2 months 6 days | |
| Minister for Emergency Services | Thu 02 April 2015 | Mon 23 January 2017 | 1 year 9 months 22 days | |
| Minister for Veterans Affairs | Thu 02 April 2015 | Mon 23 January 2017 | 1 year 9 months 22 days | |
| Minister for Corrections | Thu 02 April 2015 | Mon 23 January 2017 | 1 year 9 months 22 days | |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier for Youth, Homelessness and the Centenary of ANZAC | Tue 06 May 2014 | Sat 28 March 2015 | 10 months 23 days | |
| Chair, Committee on the Parliamentary Budget Office, Parliamentary Budget Office | Thu 23 June 2011 | Fri 02 December 2011 | 5 months 10 days | |
| Chair, Legislative Assembly Committee on Economic Development | Wed 22 June 2011 | Wed 14 May 2014 | 2 years 10 months 23 days | |
| Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly | Sat 26 March 2011 | Fri 03 March 2023 | 11 years 11 months 6 days | |
| Member for Baulkham Hills | Sat 26 March 2011 | Fri 03 March 2023 | 11 years 11 months 6 days |
Biography
Political party activity
March 2013 Member for the Australian Political Exchange Council’s 21st delegation to Japan.
2007 to 2011 President, Hills Valley Branch of the Liberal Party.
1997 to 2003 Vice President, Dundas Branch of the Liberal Party.
1992 to 1996 Secretary, Bennelong FEC of the Liberal Party.
Community activity
2009 to 1 October 2016 Director, Castle Hill RSL Club.
2008 to 2012 Director, Life Education Australia.
2008 to 2011 Member, Sydney Chamber of Commerce.
2006 to 2007 Member, Law Society Professional Standards Tribunal.
Honours Received
Member, The Order of St John, 2015.
Australian Defence Medal, Australian Army, 2007.
Centenary Medal, Commonwealth of Australia, 2001.
Australian Service Medal (Bougainville Clasp), Australian Army, 2000.
Personal information
Married with 2 children.
Qualifications, occupations and interests
Master of Arts (MA), Charles Sturt University, 1999.
Officers Training, Royal Military College (Duntroon), 1995.
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (GradCertPubPol), University of New England, 1994.
Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Western Sydney, 1993.
Higher School Certificate, Christian Community High School (Regents Park), 1987.
January 2008 to March 2011 Chief Executive Officer, Civil Contractors Federation (NSW). January 2004 2006 to January 2008 Deputy Chief Executive, Australian Hotels Association (NSW). December 2000 to January 2004 Operations Manager, St John Ambulance (NSW). January 2000 to December 2000 Captain, Australian Army - Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. January 1999 to December 1999 National Campaign Director, Australians for Constitutional Monarchy. April 1997 to December 1998 Press Secretary to the Hon Peter Collins QC MP, Leader of the Opposition. 1995 to 1997 Captain, Australian Army. 1993 to 1995 Media Officer, NSW Police Media Unit. December 1989 to December 1993 Research Officer to the Hon. John Howard MP.
Interests include:Travel, history, rugby, sailing and golf.
January 2008 to March 2011 Chief Executive Officer, Civil Contractors Federation (NSW). January 2004 2006 to January 2008 Deputy Chief Executive, Australian Hotels Association (NSW). December 2000 to January 2004 Operations Manager, St John Ambulance (NSW). January 2000 to December 2000 Captain, Australian Army - Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. January 1999 to December 1999 National Campaign Director, Australians for Constitutional Monarchy. April 1997 to December 1998 Press Secretary to the Hon Peter Collins QC MP, Leader of the Opposition. 1995 to 1997 Captain, Australian Army. 1993 to 1995 Media Officer, NSW Police Media Unit. December 1989 to December 1993 Research Officer to the Hon. John Howard MP.
Interests include:Travel, history, rugby, sailing and golf.
Additional information
Chair, Ministerial Consultative Council on India.
Secretary, Parliamentary Friends of India.
Chair, Government Plumbing Advisory Council.
Chair, St John Ambulance Parliamentary Auxiliary (NSW).
Inaugural speech, 31 May 2011: