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David Lawrence Borger (born 7 September 1969[citation needed]) is an Australian former politician. He represented the seat of Granville for the Labor Party in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 2007 until 2011. Borger was Minister for Roads, Housing and Minister for Western Sydney in the Rees and Keneally Labor Governments.[1] Borger was appointed the inaugural Western Sydney Director of the Sydney Business Chamber in September 2012. The position has since evolved to become executive director of Business Western Sydney and, as of 2024, Borger continues to hold the role.[2][3]

Early years

Borger was an elected member of the Parramatta City Council, representing the Elizabeth Macarthur Ward, from 1995 to 2008. At 30 years of age, Borger became the youngest person to hold the office of Lord Mayor of Parramatta. Borger served as Lord Mayor for two terms (1999–2000 and 2005–2007).[4]

State politics

Following the retirement of Kim Yeadon, Borger won endorsement and then election for the seat of Granville at the 2007 state election.[1] Borger lost his seat at the 2011 state election to his Liberal opponent Tony Issa.

In the Rees and Keneally Labor Governments, Borger was appointed to the following ministerial portfolios:[1]

  • Minister for Western Sydney (2008–2011)
  • Minister for Housing (2008–2009)
  • Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads (2009–2010)
  • Minister for Roads (2010–2011)

Post-politics

In December 2024, Borger was appointed president of the Museum of Applied Arts and Science’s (Powerhouse Museum) trust.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c “Mr David Lawrence Borger (1969– )”. Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  2. ^ “Meet the Team”. Business Western Sydney. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  3. ^ “About Business Western Sydney”. Business Western Sydney. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  4. ^ “Parramatta Fit For A New Leader”. Parramatta City Council. 17 September 2007. Archived from the original on 27 July 2008. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  5. ^ Minister for the Arts (10 December 2024). “New leadership at NSW Cultural Institutions”. NSW Government. Archived from the original on 10 July 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.