Mark Taylor (Australian politician)
Mark Taylor | |
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Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Seven Hills | |
Assumed office 28 March 2015 |
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Preceded by | New seat |
Personal details | |
Born | Toongabbie, New South Wales, Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
Spouse(s) | Petrina Taylor |
Children | 2 |
Occupation | Police Officer |
Mark Owen Taylor is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal Party of Australia member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly since March 2015, representing the electorate of Seven Hills. He was formerly a The Hills Shire councillor.
Early life and background
Taylor was born and raised in Toongabbie, Sydney.[1] He was educated at Model Farms High School in Baulkham Hills and James Ruse Agricultural High School in Carlingford. After school, Taylor commenced studies in environmental science at the University of Western Sydney while working for the Kuringai Council. In 1988 He joined the Australian Federal Police. In 1992 he joined the New South Wales Police Force. He was appointed a Police prosecutor in 1995 and was admitted as a Solicitor in 2003.
Political career
Taylor was elected as a councillor of The Hills Shire at the 2012 New South Wales council elections. He represents North Ward.[2] In April 2014 it was reported that Taylor has been endorsed as the Liberal candidate for the Electoral district of Seven Hills at the next state election. Taylor subsequently went on to win the seat with an 8% margin. [3]
References
New South Wales Legislative Assembly | ||
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New seat | Member for Seven Hills 2015–present |
Incumbent |
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