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'''David Saliba''' is an Australian politician. He was elected a member of the [[New South Wales Legislative Assembly]] representing [[Electoral district of Fairfield|Fairfield]] for the [[Australian Labor Party (New South Wales Branch)|Labor Party]] in [[2023 New South Wales state election|2023]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://abc.net.au/news/elections/nsw/2023/guide/fair|title=Fairfield – NSW Electorate, Candidates, Results|website=abc.net.au}}</ref>
'''David Saliba''' is an Australian politician. He has been a [[NSW Labor Party|Labor]] member of the [[New South Wales Legislative Assembly]] representing the [[Electoral district of Fairfield|Electoral District of Fairfield]] since the [[2023 New South Wales state election]].


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
David was born at [[Fairfield Hospital (Sydney)|Fairfield Hospital]] on 24 April 1985, and was raised in a public housing in Cabramatta. He went to [[Patrician Brothers' College, Fairfield|Patrician Brothers College, Fairfield]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=David Saliba - Labor Candidate for Fairfield |url=https://www.nswlabor.org.au/david_saliba |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=NSW Labor |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=David Saliba - Member for Fairfield |url=https://www.nswlabor.org.au/david_saliba |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=NSW Labor |language=en}}</ref> David then completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (awarded with Distinction) and was admitted as a lawyer in New South Wales.<ref name=":0" />
Saliba was born at [[Fairfield Hospital (Sydney)|Fairfield Hospital]] on 24 April 1985, and was raised in a public housing estate in Cabramatta. He went to [[Patrician Brothers' College, Fairfield|Patrician Brothers College, Fairfield]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=David Saliba - Labor Candidate for Fairfield |url=https://www.nswlabor.org.au/david_saliba |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=NSW Labor |language=en}}</ref> He 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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=David Saliba - Member for Fairfield |url=https://www.nswlabor.org.au/david_saliba |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=NSW Labor |language=en}}</ref> David then completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (awarded with Distinction) and was admitted as a lawyer in New South Wales.<ref name=":0" />


David went on to complete a PhD at [[UNSW Sydney|UNSW Sydney.]] His thesis examined Australian economic policy, business power, and the Australian resources boom.<ref name=":0" />
Saliba went on to complete a PhD at [[UNSW Sydney]]. His thesis examined Australian economic policy, business power, and the Australian resources boom.<ref name=":0" />


== Career ==
== Career ==


David taught both economics and law at [[Western Sydney University]].<ref name=":0" /> After university, he joined the [[Australian Federal Police]] (AFP).<ref name=":4" /> He graduated from the Australian Federal Police College and became a Federal Agent in the Sydney Office.<ref name=":0" /> David worked in multi-agency teams combatting organised crime, corruption, and drug importations.<ref name=":1" /> He later served with the Sydney Joint Counter Terrorism Team.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2023-02-28 |title=DAVID SALIBA CANDIDACY FOR FAIRFIELD |url=https://ozarab.media/david-saliba-candidacy-for-fairfield/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=OZ Arab Media |type=Press Release |language=en-US}}</ref> David was awarded two AFP Commissioner’s Group Citations for Conspicuous Conduct for operations relating to terrorism, organised crime and corruption.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2023-03-17 |title=Sense of neglect as Sydney's west leans towards Labor |url=https://thewest.com.au/politics/election/sense-of-neglect-as-sydneys-west-leans-towards-labor-c-10076351 |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=The West Australian |language=en}}</ref>  
Saliba taught both economics and law at [[Western Sydney University]].<ref name=":0" /> After university, he joined the [[Australian Federal Police]] (AFP).<ref name=":4" /> He graduated from the Australian Federal Police College and became a Federal Agent in the Sydney Office.<ref name=":0" /> He worked in multi-agency teams combatting organised crime, corruption, and drug importations.<ref name=":1" /> He later served with the Sydney Joint Counter Terrorism Team.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2023-02-28 |title=DAVID SALIBA CANDIDACY FOR FAIRFIELD |url=https://ozarab.media/david-saliba-candidacy-for-fairfield/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=OZ Arab Media |type=Press Release |language=en-US}}</ref> David was awarded two AFP Commissioner’s Group Citations for Conspicuous Conduct for operations relating to terrorism, organised crime and corruption.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2023-03-17 |title=Sense of neglect as Sydney's west leans towards Labor |url=https://thewest.com.au/politics/election/sense-of-neglect-as-sydneys-west-leans-towards-labor-c-10076351 |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=The West Australian |language=en}}</ref>


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.<ref name=":1" />
Saliba 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.<ref name=":1" />


Prior to politics, David worked as a management consultant for [[KPMG]] Australia.<ref name=":1" />
Prior to politics, Saliba worked as a management consultant for [[KPMG]] Australia.<ref name=":1" />


David founded the Youth Pathways Network (YPN), a volunteer group aimed at reducing youth unemployment and crime in Western Sydney.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=Fairfield Advance |date=8 August 2017 |title=Western Sydney friends inspire next generation to succeed with HSC and careers workshops |work=The Daily Telegraph |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/fairfield-advance/wsetern-sydney-friends-inspire-next-generation-to-succeed-with-hsc-and-careers-workshops/news-story/82a1ec4eee6671ab7cdc12b89709e66c |access-date=18 June 2023}}</ref> 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,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hamilton |first=Tricia |date=8 December 2016 |title=Forum highlights how young people are effected by crime |work=The Daily Telegraph |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/fairfield-advance/forum-highlights-how-young-people-are-effected-by-crime/news-story/51ee2f02bf3063d9fcfc1b76cf5c1c71 |access-date=18 June 2023}}</ref> HSC study sessions to help students enter university,<ref name=":2" /> and a online advice service for high school students about life after high school<ref>{{Cite web |title=Western Sydney friends inspire next generation to succeed with HSC and careers workshops – Jason Donnelly Barrister |url=https://www.jdbarrister.com.au/western-sydney-friends-inspire-next-generation-to-succeed-with-hsc-and-careers-workshops/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |language=en-US}}</ref> as well as assisting with resume drafting and job interviews.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Youth Pathways Network |url=http://www.youthpathwaysnetwork.com.au/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=Youth Pathways Network |language=en}}</ref> He also produced two resource booklets about employment skills and youth crime.<ref name=":3" />
Saliba founded the Youth Pathways Network (YPN), a volunteer group aimed at reducing youth unemployment and crime in Western Sydney.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=Fairfield Advance |date=8 August 2017 |title=Western Sydney friends inspire next generation to succeed with HSC and careers workshops |work=The Daily Telegraph |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/fairfield-advance/wsetern-sydney-friends-inspire-next-generation-to-succeed-with-hsc-and-careers-workshops/news-story/82a1ec4eee6671ab7cdc12b89709e66c |access-date=18 June 2023}}</ref> 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,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hamilton |first=Tricia |date=8 December 2016 |title=Forum highlights how young people are effected by crime |work=The Daily Telegraph |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/fairfield-advance/forum-highlights-how-young-people-are-effected-by-crime/news-story/51ee2f02bf3063d9fcfc1b76cf5c1c71 |access-date=18 June 2023}}</ref> HSC study sessions to help students enter university,<ref name=":2" /> and an online advice service for high school students about life after high school<ref>{{Cite web |title=Western Sydney friends inspire next generation to succeed with HSC and careers workshops – Jason Donnelly Barrister |url=https://www.jdbarrister.com.au/western-sydney-friends-inspire-next-generation-to-succeed-with-hsc-and-careers-workshops/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |language=en-US}}</ref> as well as assisting with resume drafting and job interviews.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Youth Pathways Network |url=http://www.youthpathwaysnetwork.com.au/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=Youth Pathways Network |language=en}}</ref> He also produced two resource booklets about employment skills and youth crime.<ref name=":3" />


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.<ref name=":0" />
Saliba 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.<ref name=":0" />


== Political career ==
== Political career ==
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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fairfield - NSW Electorate, Candidates, Results |url=https://abc.net.au/news/elections/nsw/2023/guide/fair |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=abc.net.au |language=en-AU}}</ref>
Saliba 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fairfield - NSW Electorate, Candidates, Results |url=https://abc.net.au/news/elections/nsw/2023/guide/fair |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=abc.net.au |language=en-AU}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 04:45, 3 July 2024

Dr
David Saliba
MP
Member of the New South Wales Assembly
for Fairfield
Incumbent
Assumed office
25 March 2023
Preceded byGuy Zangari
Personal details
Born (1985-04-24) 24 April 1985 (age 39)
Fairfield, New South Wales, Australia
Political partyLabor
Alma materWestern Sydney University
University of Wollongong
UNSW Sydney
OccupationPolitician

David Saliba is an Australian politician. He has been a Labor member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing the Electoral District of Fairfield since the 2023 New South Wales state election.

Early life

[edit]

Saliba 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.[1] He 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.[2] David then completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (awarded with Distinction) and was admitted as a lawyer in New South Wales.[2]

Saliba went on to complete a PhD at UNSW Sydney. His thesis examined Australian economic policy, business power, and the Australian resources boom.[2]

Career

[edit]

Saliba taught both economics and law at Western Sydney University.[2] After university, he joined the Australian Federal Police (AFP).[3] He graduated from the Australian Federal Police College and became a Federal Agent in the Sydney Office.[2] He worked in multi-agency teams combatting organised crime, corruption, and drug importations.[4] He later served with the Sydney Joint Counter Terrorism Team.[3] David was awarded two AFP Commissioner’s Group Citations for Conspicuous Conduct for operations relating to terrorism, organised crime and corruption.[4]

Saliba 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.[4]

Prior to politics, Saliba worked as a management consultant for KPMG Australia.[4]

Saliba founded the Youth Pathways Network (YPN), a volunteer group aimed at reducing youth unemployment and crime in Western Sydney.[5] 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,[6] HSC study sessions to help students enter university,[5] and an online advice service for high school students about life after high school[7] as well as assisting with resume drafting and job interviews.[8] He also produced two resource booklets about employment skills and youth crime.[8]

Saliba 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.[2]

Political career

[edit]

Saliba 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.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "David Saliba - Labor Candidate for Fairfield". NSW Labor. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "David Saliba - Member for Fairfield". NSW Labor. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  3. ^ a b "DAVID SALIBA CANDIDACY FOR FAIRFIELD". OZ Arab Media (Press Release). 28 February 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d "Sense of neglect as Sydney's west leans towards Labor". The West Australian. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Hamilton, Tricia (8 December 2016). "Forum highlights how young people are effected by crime". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  7. ^ "Western Sydney friends inspire next generation to succeed with HSC and careers workshops – Jason Donnelly Barrister". Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Youth Pathways Network". Youth Pathways Network. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  9. ^ "Fairfield - NSW Electorate, Candidates, Results". abc.net.au. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
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