Don Page (politician)
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Don Page | |
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| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Ballina | |
| In office 19 March 1988 – 6 March 2015 | |
| Preceded by | New district |
| Succeeded by | Tamara Smith |
| Minister for Local Government | |
| In office 4 April 2011 – 23 April 2014 | |
| Premier | Barry O'Farrell |
| Preceded by | Barbara Perry |
| Succeeded by | Paul Toole |
| Minister for the North Coast | |
| In office 4 April 2011 – 23 April 2014 | |
| Premier | Barry O'Farrell |
| Preceded by | New position |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Stoner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 May 1951 |
| Political party | National Party of Australia |
| Relations | Sir Earle Page (Grandfather) |
| Website | donpage |
Donald (Don) Loftus Page (born 25 May 1951) an Australian politician, was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Ballina for the National Party of Australia from 1988 to 2015. Page was deputy leader of the National Party in New South Wales from 2003 to 2007.
Early years and background
Page is the grandson of former Australian Prime Minister Sir Earle Page. He was educated at the University of New England where he completed the degrees of Bachelor of Economics, Diploma in Rural Accounting, and Master of Economics. He played rugby union for New South Wales at under-23 level. Prior to becoming the member for Ballina, he was a financial analyst, economist, administrative manager, part-time lecturer, and beef producer.[1] He has 4 children.[2]
Political career
His parliamentary career has included a stint as deputy leader of the NSW Nationals from 2003 to 2007. Page was appointed as Minister for Local Government and as Minister for the North Coast in the O'Farrell government and served in these roles between 2011 and 2014.[2] On 22 April 2014, Page announced his intention to retire from politics at the next state election.[3]
References
- ^ Green, Antony (5 April 2011). "Ballina". NSW Votes 2011. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- ^ a b "Mr Donald Loftus Page, BEc, MEc, DipRurAcctg MP". Members of Parliament. Parliament of New South Wales. 27 June 2011. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- ^ "Don Page to retire at election". The Sydney Morning Herald. AAP. 22 April 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
