Luke Foley
Luke Foley | |
|---|---|
 Luke Foley at an ALP function, July 2013 | |
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
| Assumed office 10 June 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970 (age 53–54) |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse | Edel |
| Children | Aoife, Niamh and Patrick |
| Alma mater | University of New South Wales |
| Website | Personal Website |
Luke Aquinas Foley (born 1970), an Australian politician, has been a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council since 10 June 2010 representing the Australian Labor Party. Foley is the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, the Shadow Minister for the Environment and Climate Change, the Shadow Minister for Water, and the Shadow Minister for Energy.[2]
Early years and education
Foley is the twin child of John and Helen Griffen-Foley. He graduated from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Arts.
Career
Starting working life while a student as a telemarketer for the Guide Dog Association of NSW 1988–90,[3] Foley became NSW President of the National Union of Students 1991,[3] and then worked in the office of Labor Senator Bruce Childs 1992–96.[3] Between 1996 and 2000 he was a union organiser with the NSW branch of the Australian Services Union and became Secretary of that branch between 2000 and 2003. A member of Labor's left faction, before his appointment to the Legislative Council, Foley was the assistant general secretary of the New South Wales Labor Party from 2003 to 2010.[2][4][3]
Political career
Foley was appointed to the Legislative Council to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ian Macdonald.[5]
Shadow ministry
Foley is Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Shadow Minister for the Environment and Climate Change, and Shadow Minister for Planning and Infrastructure.[2]
Labor leader
Following the resignation of John Robertson as leader of the parliamentary Labor Party, Foley announced he would contest the leadership in a vote to be held on 5 January 2015. Foley is expected to win this contest between him and Michael Daley from the right faction.[6][7][8]
References
- ^ Patty, Anna (6 April 2012). "MPs moved by heaven and earth". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ a b c "The Hon. Luke FOLEY, MLC". Members of Parliament. Parliament of New South Wales. 26 June 2011. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ^ a b c d "The Hon. Luke FOLEY, MLC". parliament
.nsw .gov .au /prod /PARLMENT /members .nsf /0 /1BF40A25538DA6CDCA25774200835FE4 December 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in|website=|url=(help) - ^ Mitchell, Alex (6 June 2010). "The party was over long before 'Macca' jumped". The National Times. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ^ "Labor announces Macdonald replacement". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 10 June 2010. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
- ^ "Luke Foley to contest NSW Labor Party leadership". Sydney Morning Herald. 29 December 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ^ "Steve Whan withdraws from NSW Labor leadership contest". Sydney Morning Herald. 29 December 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ^ "Auburn preselection battle: MP Barbara Perry's 'pariah' move". Sydney Morning Herald. 29 December 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
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