John Aquilina

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11. Passey, David (16 May 1997). 'Aquilina forbids school trial of pro-gay program'. Page 6. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)
12. CRIMES AMENDMENT (SEXUAL OFFENCES) BILL. Hansard - 21 May 2003. NSW Parliament
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16. "MP's son assaulted woman in park, court hears". ABC News. Australia. 29 March 2010. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
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19. Aquilina, John (28 February 2008). "Private Members Statements: Riverstone Railway Level Crossing". Hansard. Parliament of New South Wales. Archived from the original on 29 March 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2010.
20. Minister for Transport and Roads (16 June 2010). "Riverstone Rail Overpass". Hansard. Parliament of New South Wales. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2010.
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External links

• Maiden Speech in NSW Legisilative Assembly (p. 26)

 

The Honourable John Aquilina AM
Member for Riverstone
In office 25 May 1991 – 26 March 2011

Parliament of New South Wales
Preceded by Richard Face	Father of the Parliament 2003–2011 Served alongside: Ian Armstrong (2003-2007)	Succeeded by Richard Amery
Civic offices
Preceded by Peter Shinnick	Mayor of Blacktown 1977–1981	Succeeded by James Lynch
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Preceded by Richard Face	Father of the Assembly 2003–2011 Served alongside: Ian Armstrong (2003-2007)	Succeeded by Richard Amery
Preceded by Gordon Barnier	Member for Blacktown 1981–1991	Succeeded by Pam Allan
Preceded by Richard Amery	Member for Riverstone 1991–2011	Succeeded by Kevin Conolly
Preceded by John Murray	Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly 2003–2007	Succeeded by Richard Torbay
Political offices
Preceded by Janice Crosio	Minister for Natural Resources 1986	Succeeded by Janice Crosio as Minister for Water Resources
		Succeeded by Jack Hallam as Minister for Forests
Preceded by Peter Anderson	Minister for Youth and Community Services 1986–1988	Succeeded by Virginia Chadwick as Minister for Family and Community Services
		Succeeded by Terry Metherell as Minister for Education and Youth Affairs
Preceded by Virginia Chadwick as Minister for Education, Training and Youth Affairs	Minister for Education and Training 1995–2001	Succeeded by John Watkins
Preceded by Richard Amery	Minister for Land and Water Conservation 2001–2003	Succeeded by Craig Knowles as Minister for Natural Resources
Preceded by John Watkins	Minister for Fair Trading 2001–2003	Succeeded by Reba Meagher
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Clifford Borg-Marks	Ambassador of Malta to China 2015–2023	Succeeded by John Busuttil