Bronnie Taylor Explained

Bronwyn "Bronnie" Taylor is an Australian retired politician. She was the New South Wales Minister for Women, the Minister for Regional Health, and the Minister for Mental Health in the Perrottet ministry, from December 2021 to March 2023. Taylor had served as the Deputy Leader of the National Party in New South Wales from October 2021 until June 2024.^[1] She was a Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 2015 until 2024, representing The Nationals.^[2]

Previously, Taylor was the Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women in the second Berejiklian ministry^{[3] [4]} Before entering parliament, she served on the Cooma-Monaro Shire Council.

In June 2024, Taylor announced her retirement from the Legislative Council.^[5] Taylor was replaced by Scott Barrett in September 2024.^[6]

Background and early career

Taylor is the daughter of Ward Washington, who died of pancreatic cancer.^[7] She studied nursing at the University of Sydney, and developed specialty in the field of both palliative care and oncology. She was one of the original Clinical Nurse Consultants appointed for the McGrath Foundation and then worked for NSW Health until June 2014. Her final nursing appointment before entering parliament was Director of Cancer Services for the Southern New South Wales Local Health District.^{[8] [9]} Elected to Cooma-Monaro Shire Council in 2010, Taylor became Deputy Mayor in 2011 was nominated for a 2013 award to recognise the outstanding contributions and achievements of women in local government.^[10]

Political career

Taylor was elected a Member of the Legislative Council at the 2015 state election.

Taylor previously served on several standing committees, having been the Chair of the Standing Committee on Social issues, and previously sat on the Joint Select Committee of Companion Animal Breeding Practices in New South Wales. On 25 August 2016, Taylor was appointed to the position of Parliamentary Secretary for Southern NSW and Regional Communications. Following the 2019 state election, Taylor was appointed as the Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women in the second Berejiklian ministry with effect from 2 April 2019;^[11] and in December 2021, her portfolios were changed to Minister for Women, Minister for Regional Health, and Minister for Mental Health.

In June 2024, Taylor announced her resignation from the Legislative Council.

Personal life

Taylor is married to Duncan Taylor and together they have two daughters, Hannah and Holly. Taylor is the sister-in-law of Angus Taylor.^{[12] [13] [14]}

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Notes and References

1. News: Gurmesh Singh Named Deputy Leader Of NSW National Party . 5 September 2024 . 30 June 2024 . 5 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240905095054/https://www.newsofthearea.com.au/gurmesh-singh-named-deputy-leader-of-nsw-national-party . News of the Area . live . Andrew . Vivian.
2. 121 . The Hon. (Bronnie) Bronwyn Taylor, MLC . no . 6 April 2019.
3. Premier announces new Cabinet. Premier of New South Wales. 31 March 2019. 3 April 2019. 10 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200310145752/https://www.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/news/premier-announces-new-cabinet/. dead.
4. News: Han, Sophie . Berejiklian's new massive cabinet sworn in amid peals of laughter . . 2 April 2019 . 3 April 2019 .
5. News: NSW Nationals MP Bronnie Taylor announces retirement, following exit of former Liberal treasurer Matt Kean. 5 September 2024 . 5 September 2024 . https://archive.today/20240905093431/https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/politics/nsw-nationals-mp-bronnie-taylor-announces-retirement-following-exit-of-former-liberal-treasurer-matt-kean/news-story/a3d90b4fd87ab6e12befc3d3659f078c . 20 June 2024 . Jessica . Wang . . NewsWire .
6. https://archive.today/20240905092647/https://x.com/Preselection_AU/status/1831613557626302927 . 5 September 2024 . 5 September 2024 . 5 September 2024 . NSW Legislative Council: Scott Barrett has been appointed to the NSW Legislative Council by the Nationals to replace retiring former minister Bronnie Taylor. . live . This is Barrett’s second appointment to NSW’s upper chamber, having been appointed to replace Trevor Khan in 2022, only to lose his seat at the state election a year later. . Preselection_AU . Preselection Updates . 1831613560746864812.
7. Web site: The Monaro’s Bronnie Taylor speaks to the NSW Assisted Dying Bill . Ian . Campbell . 16 November 2017 . 5 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240905095803/https://aboutregional.com.au/the-monaros-bronnie-taylor-speaks-to-the-nsw-assisted-dying-bill/ . live.
8. Web site: Bronnie Taylor: Candidate for the Legislative Council. National Party of Australia – NSW. 29 March 2015.
9. News: Taylor in box seat for Parliament spot. Cooma-Monaro Express. 8 April 2014. 29 March 2015.
10. News: Women in local government - Bronnie Taylor recognised. Cooma-Monaro Express. 12 March 2013. 29 March 2015.
11. News: Sas, Nick . Gladys Berejiklian says Liberal Party has no women problem as re-elected NSW Premier shuffles Cabinet . . Australia . 31 March 2019 . 3 April 2019 .
12. News: Davies . Anne . 2019-07-22 . NSW funded $16m project run by MP Bronwyn Taylor's husband . en-GB . The Guardian . 2023-06-13 . 0261-3077.
13. News: Davies . Anne . 2020-03-05 . NSW Nationals deputy Bronwyn Taylor notified instantly of $8m grant to husband's organisation . en-GB . The Guardian . 2023-06-13 . 0261-3077.
14. Web site: 6 May 2015 . Inaugural Speech of the Honourable Bronnie Taylor . Parliament of New South Wales.