Tony Kelly (politician)
Tony Kelly ALGA MLC | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
| Assumed office 17 September 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Watkins |
| New South Wales Minister for Planning | |
| In office 8 December 2009 – 28 March 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Kristina Keneally |
| New South Wales Minister for Lands | |
| In office 3 June 2004 – 28 March 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Amery |
| New South Wales Minister for Infrastructure | |
| In office 8 December 2009 – 28 March 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Tripodi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anthony Bernard Kelly 25 August 1948 |
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse | Anne Kelly |
| Children | 2 Sons |
| Website | Legislative Webpage |
Anthony Bernard (Tony) Kelly (born 25 August 1948) is an Australian politician representing the Australian Labor Party in the New South Wales Legislative Council.
Private life
Kelly was educated at St Mary's Catholic School in Wellington and at St Stanislaus' College in Bathurst, New South Wales.[1] He undertook further studies in local government administration at Mitchell College of Advanced Education, now Charles Sturt University.
Early career
Kelly worked for 20 years with the Wellington Shire Council.[1]
Political career
He entered the Legislative Council in September 1987 and served until the 1988 election,[2] which his party lost. Kelly re-entered the Council in September 1997 and has served there since.
During his time in parliament, Mr Kelly has served as:
- Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Lands), 2003 to 2004
- Minister for Local Government, 2003 to 2005
- Minister for Emergency Services, 2003 to 2009
- Minister for Rural Affairs, 2003 to 2008
- Minister for Land and Property Management Authority, 2004 to present
- Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources, 2005
- Minister for Juvenile Justice, 2005 to 2008
- Minister for Justice, 2005 to 2008
- Minister for Police, 2008 to 2009
- Minister for Planning and Minister for Infrastructure, 2009 to present
References
- ^ a b "Inaugural Speech, Members" (PDF). New South Wales Legislative Council. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
- ^ "The Hon. (Tony) Anthony Bernard KELLY, ALGA MLC". New South Wales Legislative Council. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 14 June 2010.