The Hon. (Donald) Donald Loftus Page

Parliamentary activity

Information about members' parliamentary service including their positions held and biography.

Positions
PositionStartEndPeriodNotes
Chair, Committee on the Health Care Complaints Commission Thu 15 May 2014Fri 06 March 20159 months 20 days
Member, Committee on the Health Care Complaints Commission Wed 14 May 2014Thu 15 May 20142 daysElected Chair of the committee on 15 May 2014 (see separate entry).
Minister for Local Government Sun 03 April 2011Thu 17 April 20143 years 15 days
Minister for the North Coast Sun 03 April 2011Thu 17 April 20143 years 15 days
Member, Standing Committee on Public Works Thu 21 June 2007Fri 04 March 20113 years 8 months 12 days
Member, Standing Committee on Public Works Thu 21 June 2007Wed 22 December 20103 years 6 months 2 days
Shadow Minister for Small Business and Regulatory Reform Wed 11 April 2007Mon 28 March 20113 years 11 months 18 days
Shadow Minister for Tourism Wed 11 April 2007Sun 28 December 20081 year 8 months 18 days
Shadow Minister for North Coast Wed 13 April 2005Mon 28 March 20115 years 11 months 16 days
Shadow Minister for Regional Development Wed 13 April 2005Wed 11 April 20071 year 11 months 30 days
Shadow Minister for State Development Wed 13 April 2005Wed 11 April 20071 year 11 months 30 days
Shadow Minister for Skills Development and Training Wed 13 April 2005Wed 11 April 20071 year 11 months 30 days
Member, Standing Committee on Natural Resource Management Thu 08 May 2003Wed 01 September 20041 year 3 months 25 days
Shadow Minister for Roads Tue 08 April 2003Wed 13 April 20052 years 6 days
Shadow Minister for Housing Tue 08 April 2003Wed 13 April 20052 years 6 days
Deputy Leader of the Nationals Mon 31 March 2003Wed 28 March 20073 years 12 months 1 day
Member, Joint Select Committee on Bushfires, Inquiry into the 2001/2002 Bushfires Mon 03 June 2002Fri 28 June 200226 days
Member, Select Committee on Salinity, Inquiry into the Terms of Reference of the Select Committee on Salinity Wed 30 August 2000Sun 01 December 20022 years 3 months 2 days
Shadow Minister for Forestry Mon 19 April 1999Tue 08 April 20033 years 11 months 21 days
Shadow Minister for Land and Water Conservation Mon 10 April 1995Tue 08 April 20037 years 11 months 30 days
Parliamentary Secretary Assisting the Minister for Planning and Housing Wed 26 May 1993Tue 04 April 19951 year 10 months 10 days
Chairman, Legislation Committee on the Whistleblowers Protection Bill Fri 27 November 1992Tue 07 September 19939 months 12 days
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport & Tourism, & Minister for Public Works & Roads Fri 03 July 1992Wed 26 May 199310 months 24 days
Member, Legislation Committee on the Defamation Bill 1991 Thu 14 November 1991Wed 14 October 199211 months 1 day
Assistant Minister for Roads and Transport Sat 25 May 1991Wed 24 June 19921 year 1 monthThis position was that of a Parliamentary Secretary within the meaning of Part 4A of the Constitution Act 1902, but with the title of "Assistant MInister".
Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier Fri 27 January 1989Sat 25 May 19912 years 3 months 29 days
Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly Sat 19 March 1988Fri 06 March 201526 years 11 months 16 days
Member for Ballina Sat 19 March 1988Fri 06 March 201526 years 11 months 16 days
Biography

Political party activity

Chairman Bangalow/Newrybar Branch since 1987. Member, The Nationals.

Community activity

Patron of many sporting and service organisations in the Ballina electorate. Honorary member Ballina Rotary Club and Ballina-on-Richmond Rotary Club.

Personal information

Born 25 May 1951.

Qualifications, occupations and interests

B. Ec., M. Ec., Dip. Rur. Acctg,.
Previously financial analyst, economist, administrative manager, part-time lecturer, beef producer. Former rugby player representing NSW U/23, NSW Country and Combined Australian Universities and Sydney University.
Interests include: rugby, cricket, tennis, music and community activities.

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