Bronnie Taylor

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The Honourable
Bronnie Taylor
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Taylor in 2022
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council
In office
2 April 2019 –28 March 2023

Bronwyn "Bronnie" Taylor, an Australian politician, was the New South Wales Minister for Women, the Minister for Regional Health, and the Minister for Mental Health in the Perrottet ministry, from December 2021 to March 2023. [1] Taylor had served as the Deputy Leader of the National Party in New South Wales from October 2021 until June 2024. [2] She was a Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 2015 until 2024, representing The Nationals. [3]

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Previously, Taylor was the Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women in the second Berejiklian ministry [4] [5] [6] Before entering parliament, she served on the Cooma-Monaro Shire Council.

In June 2024 Taylor announced her retirement from the Legislative Council. [7] Taylor was replaced by Scott Barrett in September 2024. [8]

Background and early career

Taylor is the daughter of Ward Washington, who died of pancreatic cancer. [9] She studied nursing at the University of Sydney, and developed specialty in the field of both palliative care and oncology. She was one of the original Clinical Nurse Consultants appointed for the McGrath Foundation and then worked for NSW Health until June 2014. Her final nursing appointment before entering parliament was Director of Cancer Services for the Southern New South Wales Local Health District. [10] [11] Elected to Cooma-Monaro Shire Council in 2010, Taylor became Deputy Mayor in 2011 was nominated for a 2013 award to recognise the outstanding contributions and achievements of women in local government. [12]

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; [13] and in December 2021, her portfolios were changed to Minister for Women, Minister for Regional Health, and Minister for Mental Health. [1]

In June 2024 Taylor announced her resignation from the Legislative Council. [7]

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. [14] [15] [16]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Parliament, Ministerial, Courts and Police (662)" (PDF). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales . 21 December 2021.
  2. ↑ Vivian, Andrew (30 June 2024). "Gurmesh Singh Named Deputy Leader Of NSW National Party". News of the Area. Archived from the original on 5 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  3. ↑ "The Hon. (Bronnie) Bronwyn Taylor, MLC". Members of the Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 6 April 2019.
  4. ↑ "Government Notices (30)" (PDF). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales . 2 April 2019. p. 1088-1090. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ Han, Sophie (2 April 2019). "Berejiklian's new massive cabinet sworn in amid peals of laughter". The Sydney Morning Herald . Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  7. 1 2 Wang, Jessica (20 June 2024). "NSW Nationals MP Bronnie Taylor announces retirement, following exit of former Liberal treasurer Matt Kean". NewsWire. Archived from the original on 5 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024– via news.com.au.
  8. ↑ Preselection Updates [@Preselection_AU] (5 September 2024). "NSW Legislative Council: Scott Barrett has been appointed to the NSW Legislative Council by the Nationals to replace retiring former minister Bronnie Taylor" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 5 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024– via Twitter. This is Barrett's second appointment to NSW's upper chamber, having been appointed to replace Trevor Khan in 2022, only to lose his seat at the state election a year later.
  9. ↑ Campbell, Ian (16 November 2017). "The Monaro's Bronnie Taylor speaks to the NSW Assisted Dying Bill". Archived from the original on 5 September 2024.
  10. ↑ "Bronnie Taylor: Candidate for the Legislative Council". National Party of Australia – NSW . Retrieved 29 March 2015.
  11. ↑ "Taylor in box seat for Parliament spot". Cooma-Monaro Express. 8 April 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
  12. ↑ "Women in local government - Bronnie Taylor recognised". Cooma-Monaro Express. 12 March 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ Davies, Anne (22 July 2019). "NSW funded $16m project run by MP Bronwyn Taylor's husband". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  15. ↑ Davies, Anne (5 March 2020). "NSW Nationals deputy Bronwyn Taylor notified instantly of $8m grant to husband's organisation". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  16. ↑ "Inaugural Speech of the Honourable Bronnie Taylor" (PDF). Parliament of New South Wales. 6 May 2015.

 

Political offices
Preceded by Minister for Women
2019–2023		Succeeded by
Minister for Mental Health
2019–2023		Succeeded by
New title Minister for Regional Health
2021–2023		Succeeded by
Minister for Regional Youth
2019–2021		Succeeded by
Party political offices
Preceded by Deputy Leader of the National Party in New South Wales
2021–present		Incumbent
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