"I stepped out to serve with our peace- keeping forces in Bougainville after joining the Australian Army Reserve, where I attained the rank of captain. It was at my local SES, where I met a local girl, Alicia, who stole my heart. With my beautiful wife, we are now raising our four boys, John, Sam, Tom and Joey in the Lane Cove Electorate."

North Ryde Local

Lives and Studied
in the Lane Cove electorate

Masters Degree from
Charles Sturt University

Served for our
peace-keeping
forces in Bougainville

Australian Army Reserve
with the rank of captain

Local SES Volunteer

As a councillor on Lane Cove Council, I realised the joy and privilege of representing the community I hold dear. When I was elected, I was the youngest councillor and mayor in Lane Cove’s history.

During my eight years on Lane Cove Council, two years as mayor, I continued working as a public servant at both State and Federal levels, until 2003 when I was elected to represent the seat of Lane Cove as State Member. Since 2011, I have proudly served as a senior Minister in the NSW Liberal National Government in several portfolios.

Family of four boys

Former Councillor on
Lane Cove Council

Former Lane
Cove Mayor

Elected in 2003 to represent
Lane Cove as State Member

Several NSW Liberal National
Government Portfolios