Donald 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 from 1988 to 2015. Page was deputy leader of the National Party in New South Wales from 2003 to 2007.
Don Page | |
|---|---|
| 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 New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | National Party |
| Relations | Sir Earle Page (Grandfather) |
Early years and background
editPage 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 four children.[2]
Political career
editHis 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
edit- ^ Green, Antony (5 April 2011). "Ballina". NSW Votes 2011. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- ^ a b "The Hon. Donald Loftus Page". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ "Don Page to retire at election". The Sydney Morning Herald. AAP. 22 April 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2014.