Peter Poulos (politician)
Peter Poulos MLC | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John Ajaka |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse(s) | Vicki Poulos |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Politician |
Peter John Poulos is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal member of the New South Wales Legislative Council since May 2021, when he was appointed to replace John Ajaka.
Poulos was born to Greek-born parents and grew up in Bardwell Park. He was educated at Bexley North Public School and Sydney Technical High School before attending the University of New South Wales, where he studied for a Bachelor of Commerce. He served on Rockdale City Council from 2004 to 2016; his wife Vicki currently serves on Bayside Council.[1]
Poulos joined the Liberal Party in 1993. He served on the party's state executive from 2008 to 2012 and worked for a number of Liberal politicians, including Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells and state Environment Minister Matt Kean.[1] In 2021, he was selected by the Liberal Party to fill the Legislative Council vacancy arising from the resignation of John Ajaka, the outgoing President, defeating three other candidates.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b "The Hon. Peter John POULOS". Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ Trembath, Murray (24 April 2021). "Peter Poulos defeats Kent Johns and two others for upper house vacancy". The Leader.
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