Mike Gallacher
| The Honourable Mike Gallacher MLC | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Police and Emergency Services | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 3 April 2011 | |
| Premier | Barry O'Farrell |
| Preceded by | Michael Daley (Police) Steve Whan (Emergency Services) |
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 17 April 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Mutch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 September 1961 Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Judy Gallacher |
| Children | Kurt (m), Caitlin (f) |
| Alma mater | University of New England |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Website | Parliamentary webpage |
Michael (Mike) Joseph Gallacher MLC, (born 27 September 1961 in Paisley, Scotland) an Australian politician, is the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, Minister for the Central Coast and Vice-President of the Executive Council in the O'Farrell-Stoner Liberal/National coalitition government since 2011. Gallacher has been a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council since 1996.[1]
Early life and background
Gallacher immigrated with his parents to Australia as a young child. He attended school at Lethbridge Park and Shalvey before completing his studies at Randwick Boys High School.
He joined the NSW Police Force in 1980 and served as an officer in general duties, highway patrol, internal police investigations, criminal investigations and special operations. He completed a Bachelor of Professional Studies through the University of New England in 1998. From 1991 to 1994, Gallacher was a delegate to the New South Wales Police Association and was a senior lecturer in the Police Service's Professional Responsibility Command and qualified for the Police Service Medal.[1]
Gallacher has lived and worked on the Central Coast for over 25 years and is actively involved in local surf life saving. He is also a keen horseman. His children are Kurt and Caitlin.[2]
Political career
In 1996 Gallacher was appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council, filling a casual vacancy caused by the resignation of Stephen Mutch.[3]
He first faced election at the 2003 state election and was re-elected. In 2005, he was appointed Shadow Minister for Police in the New South Wales Shadow Cabinet and was appointed the portfolio of Shadow Minister for the Hunter in April 2007.
Following the 2011 state election which saw the O'Farrell government come to power, on 3 April 2011 Gallacher was appointed Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for the Hunter, and Vice-President of the Executive Council, Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Hon. Michael Joseph Gallacher, BProf St MLC". Members of Parliament. Parliament of New South Wales. 4 May 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
- ↑ "Mike Gallacher". Members of the Legislative Council. Liberal Party of Australia. 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
- ↑ "30. Vacant seats in the Legislative Council". Hansard. Parliament of New South Wales. 17 April 1996. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Hannaford |
Leader of the Opposition of New South Wales in the Legislative Council 1999 – 2011 |
Succeeded by Tony Kelly |
| Preceded by John Hatzistergos |
Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council 2011 – present |
Incumbent |
| Vice-President of the Executive Council 2011 – present | ||
| Preceded by Michael Daley as Minister for Police |
Minister for Police and Emergency Services 2011 – present | |
| Preceded by Steve Whan as Minister for Emergency Services | ||
| Preceded by Jodi McKay |
Minister for the Hunter 2011 – present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Chris Hartcher |
Minister for the Central Coast 2013 – present | |
| ||||||||||||||||||||