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David Lawrence Borger (born 7 September 1969[citation needed]) is an Australian former politician. He represented the seat of Granville for the Labor Party in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 2007 until 2011. Borger was Minister for Roads, Housing and Minister for Western Sydney in the Rees and Keneally Labor Governments.[1] Borger was appointed the inaugural Western Sydney Director of the Sydney Business Chamber in September 2012. The position has since evolved to become Executive Director of Business Western Sydney and, as of 2024, Borger continues to hold the role.[2][3]
David Borger | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Western Sydney | |
| In office 8 September 2008 – 28 March 2011 | |
| Premier | Nathan Rees Kristina Keneally |
| Preceded by | Barbara Perry |
| Succeeded by | Barry O'Farrell |
| Minister for Roads | |
| In office 21 May 2010 – 28 March 2011 | |
| Premier | Kristina Keneally |
| Preceded by | David Campbell (as Minister for Transport and Roads) |
| Succeeded by | Duncan Gay (as Minister for Ports and Roads) |
| Minister for Housing | |
| In office 8 September 2008 – 21 May 2010 | |
| Premier | Nathan Rees Kristina Keneally |
| Preceded by | Matt Brown |
| Succeeded by | Frank Terenzini |
| Lord Mayor of Parramatta | |
| In office September 2005 – September 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Julia Finn |
| Succeeded by | Paul Barry Barber |
| In office September 1999 – September 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Garrard |
| Succeeded by | Lorraine Wearne |
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Granville | |
| In office 24 March 2007 – 26 March 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Kim Yeadon |
| Succeeded by | Tony Issa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Lawrence Borger 7 September 1969 |
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse | Giselle Borger[citation needed] |
| Children | 2 daughters[citation needed] |
| Residence | North Parramatta[citation needed] |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney[citation needed] |
| Occupation | Executive Director of the Western Sydney Business Chamber |
Early years
editBorger was an elected member of the Parramatta City Council, representing the Elizabeth Macarthur Ward, from 1995 to 2008. At 30 years of age, Borger became the youngest person to hold the office of Lord Mayor of Parramatta. Borger served as Lord Mayor for two terms (1999–2000 and 2005-2007).[4]
During his first term as Lord Mayor, he instigated a fundraising campaign to help community groups that provide services to homeless people in Parramatta.[citation needed] That campaign has already netted $25,000 for the Parramatta Mission's Winter Appeal. He has worked closely with groups such as Shelter NSW, the Wesley Mission and the Exodus Foundation in securing more resources for the homeless during and beyond the 2000 Olympic Games.[citation needed]
State politics
editFollowing the retirement of Kim Yeadon, Borger won endorsement and then election for the seat of Granville at the 2007 State election.[1] Borger lost his seat at the 2011 State election to his Liberal opponent Tony Issa.
In the Rees and Keneally Labor Governments, Borger was appointed to the following ministerial portfolios:
- Minister for Western Sydney (2008–2011)
- Minister for Housing (2008–2009)
- Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads (2009–2010)
- Minister for Roads (2010–2011)
References
edit- ^ a b "Mr David Lawrence Borger (1969– )". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ "Meet the Team". Business Western Sydney. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "About Business Western Sydney". Business Western Sydney. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Parramatta Fit For A New Leader". Parramatta City Council. 17 September 2007. Archived from the original on 27 July 2008. Retrieved 19 June 2010.