Luke Foley
| The Honourable Luke Foley MLC | |
|---|---|
 Luke Foley at an ALP function, July 2013. | |
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 10 June 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Edel |
| Children | 2(f); 1(m) |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | Parliamentary webpage |
Luke Aquinas Foley (born 1970), an Australian politician, is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council since 10 June 2010 representing the Australian Labor Party. Foley is the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, the Shadow Minister for the Environment and Climate Change, the Shadow Minister for Water, and the Shadow Minister for Energy.[1]
Early years and background
Foley is the twin child of John and Helen Griffen-Foley. He graduated from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Arts. Commencing working life as a telemarketer for the Guide Dog Association of NSW, Foley became NSW President of the National Union of Students, and then worked in the office of Labor Senator Bruce Childs. Between 1996 and 2000 he was a union organiser with the NSW branch of the Australian Services Union and became Secretary of that branch between 2000 and 2003. A member of Labor's left faction, prior to his appointment to the Legislative Council, Foley was the Assistant General Secretary of the New South Wales Labor Party.[1][2]
Political career
Foley was appointed to the Legislative Council to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ian Macdonald.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Hon. Luke FOLEY, MLC". Members of Parliament. Parliament of New South Wales. 26 June 2011. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ↑ Mitchell, Alex (6 June 2010). "The party was over long before 'Macca' jumped". The National Times (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ↑ "Labor announces Macdonald replacement". ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). 10 June 2010. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
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