Parliamentary activity
Information about members' parliamentary service including their positions held and biography.
Positions
| Position | Start | End | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member, Select Committee on Animal Cruelty Laws in New South Wales, Animal cruelty laws in New South Wales | Thu 15 August 2019 | Wed 16 October 2019 | 2 months 2 days | |
| Substitute Member, Standing Committee on Social Issues | Wed 07 August 2019 | Wed 16 October 2019 | 2 months 10 days | Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 |
| Deputy Chair, Committee on the Ombudsman, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission and the Crime Commission | Thu 20 June 2019 | Wed 16 October 2019 | 3 months 27 days | |
| Member, Committee on the Ombudsman, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission and the Crime Commission | Wed 19 June 2019 | Wed 16 October 2019 | 3 months 28 days | |
| Temporary Chair of Committees | Tue 28 May 2019 | Wed 16 October 2019 | 4 months 19 days | |
| Chair, Standing Committee on Law and Justice | Wed 15 May 2019 | Wed 16 October 2019 | 5 months 2 days | |
| Member, Public Works Committee | Wed 15 May 2019 | Wed 16 October 2019 | 5 months 2 days | |
| Member, Portfolio Committee No. 5 - Legal Affairs | Wed 15 May 2019 | Wed 16 October 2019 | 5 months 2 days | |
| Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council | Tue 31 January 2017 | Tue 02 April 2019 | 2 years 2 months 6 days | |
| Member, Procedure Committee | Tue 31 January 2017 | Fri 01 March 2019 | 2 years 1 month 2 days | |
| Minister for Primary Industries | Mon 30 January 2017 | Tue 02 April 2019 | 2 years 2 months 6 days | |
| Minister for Regional Water | Mon 30 January 2017 | Tue 02 April 2019 | 2 years 2 months 6 days | |
| Minister for Trade and Industry | Mon 30 January 2017 | Tue 02 April 2019 | 2 years 2 months 6 days | |
| Deputy Leader of the Nationals | Tue 15 November 2016 | Tue 02 April 2019 | 2 years 4 months 19 days | |
| Minister for Lands and Water | Thu 02 April 2015 | Mon 23 January 2017 | 1 year 9 months 22 days | |
| Minister for Primary Industries | Thu 02 April 2015 | Mon 23 January 2017 | 1 year 9 months 22 days | |
| Member, Select Committee on the conduct and progress of the Ombudsman's inquiry "Operation Prospect", The conduct and progress of “Operation Prospect” | Wed 12 November 2014 | Wed 25 February 2015 | 3 months 14 days | |
| Member, Select Committee on the supply and cost of gas and liquid fuels in New South Wales, The supply and cost of gas and liquid fuels in New South Wales | Thu 06 November 2014 | Wed 25 February 2015 | 3 months 20 days | |
| Parliamentary Secretary | Fri 17 October 2014 | Thu 02 April 2015 | 5 months 17 days | |
| Deputy Chair, Joint Select Committee on Loose Fill Asbestos Insulation, Loose fill asbestos insulation | Thu 18 September 2014 | Wed 17 December 2014 | 3 months | |
| Member, Select Committee on Cronulla Fisheries, Closure of the Cronulla Fisheries Research Centre of Excellence | Thu 21 June 2012 | Tue 23 October 2012 | 4 months 3 days | |
| Member, Joint Select Committee on the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme, NSW Workers Compensation Scheme | Wed 02 May 2012 | Wed 13 June 2012 | 1 month 12 days | |
| Member, Committee on Children and Young People | Thu 23 June 2011 | Wed 22 October 2014 | 3 years 4 months | |
| Member, Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption | Wed 22 June 2011 | Wed 22 October 2014 | 3 years 4 months 1 day | |
| Member, Standing Committee on Social Issues | Tue 17 May 2011 | Fri 06 March 2015 | 3 years 9 months 18 days | Chair |
| Member, General Purpose Standing Committee No. 3 | Tue 17 May 2011 | Fri 06 March 2015 | 3 years 9 months 18 days | Elected Deputy Chair 30 May 2011 |
| Member of the NSW Legislative Council | Sat 26 March 2011 | Wed 16 October 2019 | 8 years 6 months 21 days |
Biography
Political party activity
Member, Goulburn Branch, the Nationals 2004-current.
Personal information
Mr Blair’s interests include rugby, a family association with horses and he’s completed three Ironman triathlons.
Qualifications, occupations and interests
Masters Occupational Health and Safety, University of Newcastle, 2005. Bachelor of Applied Science, University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury, 1997. Diploma of Training and Assessment, Personal Development Training, 2010. C. E. O, Admire Workplace Safety, 2006-2010. Manager, Technical Training, Integral Energy, 2005-2006. Manager, Parks and Recreation, Leeton Shire Council, 1999-2005. Retained Fire Fighter, NSW Fire Brigades, 1999-2004. Tree Management Officer, Marrickville Council, 1998-1999.
Additional information
Inaugural speech, 27 May 2011: