Parliamentary activity
Information about members' parliamentary service including their positions held and biography.
Positions
| Position | Start | End | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member, Joint Select Committee on Sydney's Night Time Economy, Sydney's Night Time Economy | Wed 29 May 2019 | Mon 30 September 2019 | 4 months 2 days | |
| Shadow Minister for Police | Tue 27 November 2018 | Wed 03 July 2019 | 7 months 7 days | |
| Shadow Minister for Justice and Police | Thu 10 March 2016 | Tue 27 November 2018 | 2 years 8 months 18 days | |
| Shadow Minister for Corrections | Thu 09 April 2015 | Wed 03 July 2019 | 4 years 2 months 25 days | |
| Shadow Minister for Emergency Services | Thu 09 April 2015 | Wed 03 July 2019 | 4 years 2 months 25 days | |
| Shadow Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events | Thu 09 April 2015 | Thu 10 March 2016 | 11 months 2 days | |
| Shadow Minister for Sport | Thu 09 April 2015 | Thu 10 March 2016 | 11 months 2 days | |
| Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs | Thu 09 April 2015 | Thu 10 March 2016 | 11 months 2 days | |
| Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation | Thu 27 March 2014 | Wed 08 April 2015 | 1 year 13 days | |
| Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Communities | Wed 17 October 2012 | Wed 08 April 2015 | 2 years 5 months 23 days | |
| Member, Standing Committee on Parliamentary Privilege and Ethics | Wed 22 June 2011 | Fri 06 March 2015 | 3 years 8 months 13 days | |
| Member, Legislative Assembly Committee on Law and Safety | Wed 22 June 2011 | Fri 06 March 2015 | 3 years 8 months 13 days | |
| Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly | Sat 26 March 2011 | Fri 03 March 2023 | 11 years 11 months 6 days | |
| Member for Fairfield | Sat 26 March 2011 | Fri 03 March 2023 | 11 years 11 months 6 days |
Biography
Political party activity
1993 to 1995 Member, Abbotsford Branch of the Australian Labor Party.
1994 to 1995 Secretary, Abbotsford Branch of the Australian Labor Party.
1999 to 2007 Member, Greystane Branch of the Australian Labor Party.
2006 to 2007 Vice President, Greystanes Branch of the Australian Labor Party.
2006 to 2007 Delegate, Prospect FEC of the Australian Labor Party.
2006 to 2007 Delegate, Toongabie SEC of the Australian Labor Party.
2010 to present Member, Fairfield Branch of the Australian Labor Party.
Community activity
Member, John the Baptist Parish Pastoral Council, 2010 to present.
Coach/Member, Freeman Sports Soccer Club, 2010 to present.
Volunteer, Southern Districts Soccer Football Association, 2009 to present.
Member, Royal Life Saving, 1999 to present.
Member of the following clubs: Tigers, Fairfield RSL, Club Marconi, Mounties, and Liverpool Catholic Club.
Personal information
Married with 4 children.
Qualifications, occupations and interests
Bachelor of Education (BEd), Australian Catholic University, 1993.
January 2009 to March 2011 Pastoral Care Coordinator/Member of College Executive, Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights. 2001 to 2010 Marker/Judge NSW Board of Studies - VET Construction. February 2010 to December 2010 Professional Learning Facilitator, Catholic Education Office Sydney - Southern Region. January 2004 to December 2008 Senior Year Coordinator/Junior Year Coordinator/Religious Education Coordinator/Member College Exectutive, St Pauls Catholic College Greystanes. July 1995 to December 2003 Junior Year Coordinator, Patrician Brothers College Fairfield. January 1994 to June 1995 Teacher, Parramatta Marist High School Westmead.
Interests include - football (soccer), rugby league, cricket, bike riding, boating, fishing, camping, woodwork, metal work, graphic design, and music.
January 2009 to March 2011 Pastoral Care Coordinator/Member of College Executive, Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights. 2001 to 2010 Marker/Judge NSW Board of Studies - VET Construction. February 2010 to December 2010 Professional Learning Facilitator, Catholic Education Office Sydney - Southern Region. January 2004 to December 2008 Senior Year Coordinator/Junior Year Coordinator/Religious Education Coordinator/Member College Exectutive, St Pauls Catholic College Greystanes. July 1995 to December 2003 Junior Year Coordinator, Patrician Brothers College Fairfield. January 1994 to June 1995 Teacher, Parramatta Marist High School Westmead.
Interests include - football (soccer), rugby league, cricket, bike riding, boating, fishing, camping, woodwork, metal work, graphic design, and music.
Additional information
Inaugural speech, 11 May 2011: