Bronnie Taylor
Minister for Regional Youth | |
|---|---|
| In office 2 April 2019 – 21 December 2021 | |
| Premier | Gladys Berejiklian Dominic Perrottet |
| Preceded by | new position |
| Succeeded by | Ben Franklin |
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
| Assumed office 28 March 2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | National |
| Spouse | Duncan Taylor |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Occupation |
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Bronwyn "Bronnie" Taylor, an Australian politician, was the
Previously, Taylor was the
Background and early career
Taylor is the daughter of Ward Washington, who died of pancreatic cancer.
Political career
Taylor was elected a Member of the Legislative Council at the 2015 state election.
Taylor previously served on several standing committees, having been the Chair of the Standing Committee on Social issues, and previously sat on the Joint Select Committee of Companion Animal Breeding Practices in New South Wales. On 25 August 2016, Taylor was appointed to the position of Parliamentary Secretary for Southern NSW and Regional Communications. Following the 2019 state election, Taylor was appointed as the Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women in the second Berejiklian ministry with effect from 2 April 2019;[10] and in December 2021, her portfolios were changed to Minister for Women, Minister for Regional Health, and Minister for Mental Health.[1]
Personal life
Taylor is married to Duncan Taylor and together they have two daughters, Hannah and Holly. Taylor is the sister-in-law of Angus Taylor.[11][12][13]
References
- ^ a b "Parliament, Ministerial, Courts and Police (662)" (PDF). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales. 21 December 2021.
- ^ "The Hon. (Bronnie) Bronwyn Taylor, MLC". Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ "Government Notices (30)" (PDF). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales. 2 April 2019. p. 1088-1090. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Premier announces new Cabinet" (Press release). Premier of New South Wales. 31 March 2019. Archived from the original on 10 March 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ Han, Sophie (2 April 2019). "Berejiklian's new massive cabinet sworn in amid peals of laughter". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ Ian Campbell, 'The Monaro’s Bronnie Taylor speaks to the NSW Assisted Dying Bill', https://aboutregional.com.au/the-monaros-bronnie-taylor-speaks-to-the-nsw-assisted-dying-bill/
- National Party of Australia – NSW. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ "Taylor in box seat for Parliament spot". Cooma-Monaro Express. 8 April 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ "Women in local government - Bronnie Taylor recognised". Cooma-Monaro Express. 12 March 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ Sas, Nick (31 March 2019). "Gladys Berejiklian says Liberal Party has no women problem as re-elected NSW Premier shuffles Cabinet". ABC News. Australia. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "Inaugural Speech of the Honourable Bronnie Taylor" (PDF). Parliament of New South Wales. 6 May 2015.
