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| New South Wales Legislative Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Wes Davoren | Member for Lakemba 1995–1999 | Succeeded by Morris Iemma |
| Preceded by Doug Shedden | Member for Bankstown 1999–2011 | Succeeded by Tania Mihailuk |
| Preceded by John Price | Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly 2007–2008 | Succeeded by Tanya Gadiel |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Verity Firth | Minister for Science and Medical Research Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) 2008 | Succeeded by Jodi McKay |
| Preceded by Joe Tripodi | Minister for Small Business 2008 | Succeeded by Ian Macdonald |
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