Interests
David’s hobbies are learning about other science disciplines, such as space, geology, History (England in particular), the natural world and beekeeping. He also plays guitar and loves 70’s to 90’s rock and pop music.
Background
Originally from the Riverland in South Australia, David grew up in Mildura, NW Victoria. A fruit growing/farming region on the Murray River. Spent early working life after moving to Melbourne in Retail Warehousing before returning home to Mildura in 2000 to repeat Senior High School as a mature aged student. He returned back to Melbourne in 2002 for university studies.
David first moved to Lane Cove in 2012 and fell in love with the area. The open spaces and close vicinity to bushland and national parks and the safe and friendly atmosphere makes it a great place to live.
A summary of David’s career is shown below:
- 2023 to present – Transport logistics
- 2011 to 2022 – Environmental Test Engineer,
- 2009 Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering RMIT University
- 2004 Advance Diploma of Engineering – Mechanical (Aerospace), RMIT University
- 2002 VCE, Mildura Senior College
- 1988 to 1998 Retail Warehousing
Why I stood for Council
Representing one's peers, being a strong voice and achieving positive outcomes for others is something that continually inspires David. There is no better feeling of satisfaction when one’s personal involvement achieves positive outcomes for others.
David is honoured to have been given the trust of residents of East Ward to represent them for a second term after first being elected in 2021.
Organisations
- President, Lane Cove Labor, 2017 – 2021
- Branch Secretary, Lane Cove Labor – 2023 to present
- Member, Australian Manufacturing Workers Union
Previous Affiliations
- Councillor, Lane Cove Council - East Ward, 2021 – 2024
- Deputy Mayor, Lane Cove Council 2023/2024
- Councillor, Lane Cove Council – East Ward, 2024 - present