Kevin Greene (politician)
Kevin Greene | |
|---|---|
| 1st Mayor of Georges River | |
| In office 25 September 2017 – 30 December 2021 | |
| Deputy | See list
|
| Preceded by | John Rayner (Administrator) |
| Succeeded by | Nick Katris |
| Councillor of Georges River Council for Peakhurst Ward | |
| In office 9 September 2017 – 31 October 2022 | |
| Succeeded by | Veronica Ficarra |
| Minister for Sport and Recreation Minister for Gaming and Racing | |
| In office 8 September 2008 – 28 March 2011 | |
| Premier | Nathan Rees Kristina Keneally |
| Preceded by | Graham West |
| Succeeded by | Graham Annesley George Souris |
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Oatley | |
| In office 24 March 2007 – 26 March 2011 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Mark Coure |
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Georges River | |
| In office 27 March 1999 – 24 March 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Marie Ficarra |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 October 1958 |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse | Frances Greene (m. 1987) |
| Children | Six |
| Profession | Teacher |
Kevin Patrick Greene AM (born 18 October 1958[citation needed]), is a former Australian politician, elected as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1999 to 2011,[1] and as a Councillor (2017–2022) and Mayor (2017–2021) of Georges River Council.
Early life and background[edit]
Greene grew up in the St George region of southern Sydney, attending St Declan's Catholic Primary School in Penshurst, where his father was president of the parents and friends organisation.[2] After graduating from year 12 in 1976, Greene attended the University of New South Wales for a Bachelor of Commerce degree which he did not complete, preferring instead to coach boys football and cricket.[2] In 1977 at the age of 19 Greene became president of the Illawarra Catholic cricket club and secretary of the football club, and was later a director of the Illawarra Catholic Club Ltd.[2]
Greene married in 1987 to Frances, who had two daughters and one son from a previous marriage, and the marriage would produce a further three children: two daughters and one son.[2]
Greene has a Diploma of Education and a Bachelor of Education and was a teacher before running for parliament, with his last position being as the principal of St Brendan's Catholic Primary School in Annandale, the smallest school in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.[2]
NSW Parliament[edit]
Greene represented Georges River from 1999 until its abolition in 2007, when he was elected as the member for Oatley.[3] Greene lost his seat in the 2011 New South Wales state election.[4]
Greene was the New South Wales Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Minister for Major Events.
Local government[edit]
In June 2017 it was Greene announced he was standing as a Labor candidate for the Peakhurst Ward of the newly created Georges River Council.[5] At the subsequent local government elections on 9 September 2017, he was elected in the first position as a Councillor, with the Labor ticket taking 42% of the first preference vote (1.69 quotas), enough to elect the second person on his ticket.[6]
At the first meeting of the elected council on 25 September 2017, Greene was elected unopposed as the inaugural mayor of Georges River Council, and was re-elected in September 2021 to the December 2021 election.[7][8][9] At the 2021 local government elections, Greene stood again for Peakhurst Ward and was re-elected on the first count.[10] Although re-elected to council, Greene retired from the position of mayor when his term expired on 30 December 2021, to be succeeded by Nick Katris.[11][12] In September 2022, Greene announced his retirement as a Peakhurst Ward councillor, with his resignation to take effect from 31 October 2022.[13][14][15] Greene was thanked and praised by Georges River Council shortly after his retirement, for his many years of dedicated public service.[16]
Post-political career[edit]
In June 2022, Greene was appointed as a director representing the metropolitan members on the board of the New South Wales Rugby League. Greene is also Chair of the NSWRL Referees Association.[17] Greene is also a board member and deputy chair of Cricket NSW.[18]
In the 2023 King's Birthday Honours, Greene was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for "significant service to the Parliament of New South Wales, to local government, and to the community."[18][19] He was also a recipient of the Australian Sports Medal in 2000.[20]
References[edit]
- ^ "The Hon. Kevin Patrick GREENE, DipTeach, BEd (1958 - )". www.parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Inaugural Speeches - Mr GREENE (Georges River)" (Hansard). Legislative Assembly Hansard – 12 May 1999. Parliament of New South Wales. 12 May 1999. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Mr Kevin Patrick Greene (1958- )". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
- ^ "State Electoral District of Oatley". New South Wales state election, 2011. Electoral Commission of New South Wales. 5 April 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
- ^ Gainsford, Jim (21 June 2017). "Former MP Kevin Greene confirms he is standing for Georges River Council". St George and Sutherland Shire Leader. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ "Georges River - Peakhurst Ward". NSW Local Council Elections 2017. NSW Electoral Commission. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ Beichert, Kahlia (25 September 2017). "Georges River Council elects first mayor". St George and Sutherland Shire Leader. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
- ^ "Mayor Greene re-elected alongside new Deputy Mayor" (Media Release). George River Council. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ^ "The Hon. Kevin Greene re-elected as Mayor of Georges River" (Media Release). Georges River Council. 27 September 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ^ "Georges River - Peakhurst Ward". NSW Local Council Elections 2021. NSW Electoral Commission. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Georges River Council - Minutes of Extraordinary Council Meeting - Thursday 30 December 2021" (PDF). Georges River Council. 30 December 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ Gainsford, Jim (5 January 2022). "Nick Katris is Georges River Council's new mayor". St George and Sutherland Shire Leader. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
- ^ "Councillor Kevin Greene resigns after five years on Council" (Media Release). Georges River Council. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ Gainsford, Jim (27 September 2022). "Kevin Greene to retire from Georges River Council". The St George and Sutherland Shire Leader.
- ^ Gainsford, Jim (1 November 2022). "Kevin Greene praised for his significant contribution to Georges River community". The St George and Sutherland Shire Leader. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Kevin Greene praised for his significant contribution to Georges River community". St George & Sutherland Shire Leader. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ "Kevin Greene appointed to NSWRL Board" (Media Release). NSWRL. 6 June 2022.
- ^ a b "The Honourable Kevin Patrick GREENE - Member of the Order of Australia". Australian Honours Search Facility. Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Kevin Greene, AM: Community still energises". St George & Sutherland Shire Leader. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ "Mr Kevin GREENE - Australian Sports Medal". Australian Honours Search Facility. Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. 28 July 2000. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
20 years voluntary administrative & coaching service to Georges River Penshurst St George JCA
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