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David Borger

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David Borger
Minister for Western Sydney
In office
8 September 2008 – 28 March 2011
PremierNathan Rees
Kristina Keneally
Preceded byBarbara Perry
Succeeded byBarry O'Farrell
Minister for Roads
In office
21 May 2010 – 28 March 2011
PremierKristina Keneally
Preceded byDavid Campbell (as Minister for Transport and Roads)
Succeeded byDuncan Gay (as Minister for Ports and Roads)
Minister for Housing
In office
8 September 2008 – 21 May 2010
PremierNathan Rees
Kristina Keneally
Preceded byMatt Brown
Succeeded byFrank Terenzini
Lord Mayor of Parramatta
In office
September 2005 – September 2007
Preceded byJulia Finn
Succeeded byPaul Barry Barber
In office
September 1999 – September 2000
Preceded byPaul Garrard
Succeeded byLorraine Wearne
Member of the New South Wales Parliament
for Granville
In office
24 March 2007 – 26 March 2011
Preceded byKim Yeadon
Succeeded byTony Issa
Personal details
Born
David Lawrence Borger

(1969-09-07) 7 September 1969 (age 55)
Nationality Australia
Political partyLabor Party
SpouseGiselle Borger[citation needed]
Children2 daughters[citation needed]
ResidenceNorth Parramatta[citation needed]
Alma materUniversity of Sydney[citation needed]
OccupationExecutive Director of the Western Sydney Business Chamber

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]

Early years

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Borger 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

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Following 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

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  1. ^ a b "Mr David Lawrence Borger (1969– )". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Meet the Team". Business Western Sydney. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  3. ^ "About Business Western Sydney". Business Western Sydney. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Parramatta Fit For A New Leader". Parramatta City Council. 17 September 2007. Archived from the original on 27 July 2008. Retrieved 19 June 2010.

 

New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Preceded by Member for Granville
2007–2011
Succeeded by