Dr David Saliba | |
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| Member of the New South Wales Assembly for Fairfield | |
| Assumed office 25 March 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Guy Zangari |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 April 1985 Fairfield, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Alma mater | Western Sydney University University of Wollongong UNSW Sydney |
| Occupation | Politician |
David Saliba is an Australian politician. He was elected a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Fairfield for the Labor Party in 2023.[1]
Early life[edit]
David was born at Fairfield Hospital on 24 April 1985, and was raised in a public housing estate in Cabramatta. He went to Patrician Brothers College, Fairfield.[2] David studied at Western Sydney University and the University of Wollongong. He graduated with degrees in economics and law with double first-class honours, and dux in both honours cohorts. He was also awarded the University Medal in economics.[3] David then completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (awarded with Distinction) and was admitted as a lawyer in New South Wales.[3]
David went on to complete a PhD at UNSW Sydney. His thesis examined Australian economic policy, business power, and the Australian resources boom.[3]
Career[edit]
David taught both economics and law at Western Sydney University.[3] After university, he joined the Australian Federal Police (AFP).[4] He graduated from the Australian Federal Police College and became a Federal Agent in the Sydney Office.[3] David worked in multi-agency teams combatting organised crime, corruption, and drug importations.[5] He later served with the Sydney Joint Counter Terrorism Team.[4] David was awarded two AFP Commissioner’s Group Citations for Conspicuous Conduct for operations relating to terrorism, organised crime and corruption.[5]
David also served in the Australian Army Reserve for more than 19 years. He graduated from the part-time general service officer course at the Royal Military College, Duntroon and became an Infantry Captain with operational service in Australia and overseas.[5]
Prior to politics, David worked as a management consultant for KPMG Australia.[5]
David founded the Youth Pathways Network (YPN), a volunteer group aimed at reducing youth unemployment and crime in Western Sydney.[6] He ran a mentoring program for young refugee students settling into Australia, the Say "No" to Crime Forum to help young people stay away from crime,[7] HSC study sessions to help students enter university,[6] and an online advice service for high school students about life after high school[8] as well as assisting with resume drafting and job interviews.[9] He also produced two resource booklets about employment skills and youth crime.[9]
David was also a Non-Executive Director at Community First Step Australia, a not-for-profit organisation providing services for community, childcare, youth and disabilities in Fairfield City.[3]
Political career[edit]
David was endorsed as the Labor candidate for the state seat of Fairfield at the 2023 New South Wales Election and was elected to represent the seat.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Fairfield – NSW Electorate, Candidates, Results". abc.net.au.
- ^ "David Saliba - Labor Candidate for Fairfield". NSW Labor. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "David Saliba - Member for Fairfield". NSW Labor. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ a b "DAVID SALIBA CANDIDACY FOR FAIRFIELD". OZ Arab Media (Press Release). 28 February 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Sense of neglect as Sydney's west leans towards Labor". The West Australian. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ a b Fairfield Advance (8 August 2017). "Western Sydney friends inspire next generation to succeed with HSC and careers workshops". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ Hamilton, Tricia (8 December 2016). "Forum highlights how young people are effected by crime". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ "Western Sydney friends inspire next generation to succeed with HSC and careers workshops – Jason Donnelly Barrister". Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Youth Pathways Network". Youth Pathways Network. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ "Fairfield - NSW Electorate, Candidates, Results". abc.net.au. Retrieved 18 June 2023.