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| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
| In office 17 September 1997 – 6 June 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Watkins |
| New South Wales Minister for Planning | |
| In office 8 December 2009 – 28 March 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Kristina Keneally |
| Succeeded by | Brad Hazzard |
| New South Wales Minister for Lands | |
| In office 3 June 2004 – 28 March 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Amery |
| Succeeded by | Brad Hazzard |
| New South Wales Minister for Infrastructure | |
| In office 8 December 2009 – 28 March 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Tripodi |
| Succeeded by | Brad Hazzard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anthony Bernard Kelly (1948-08-25) 25 August 1948 (age 76) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse | Anne Kelly |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Website | Legislative Webpage |
Anthony Bernard "Tony" Kelly (born 25 August 1948), an Australian politician, was a Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council representing the Australian Labor Party from 1997 until 2011.
Following an investigation by the Independent Commission Against Corruption in 2011, it was found that Kelly engaged in corrupt behaviour during the government purchase of a beach property in northern Sydney. Kelly may face criminal charges.
Early life and background
Kelly was educated at St Mary's Catholic School in Wellington, New South Wales and at St Stanislaus' College in Bathurst, New South Wales. He undertook further studies in local government administration at Mitchell College of Advanced Education, now Charles Sturt University.
Kelly worked for 20 years with the Wellington Shire Council.
Political career
He entered the Legislative Council in September 1987 and served until the 1988 election, which his party lost. Kelly re-entered the Council in September 1997 and was re-elected at the 2003 and 2011 elections for eight year terms; resigning from the Council with immediate effect on 6 June 2011.
During his time in parliament, Mr Kelly has served as:
- Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources (Lands), 2003 to 2004
- Minister for Local Government, 2003 to 2005
- Minister for Emergency Services, 2003 to 2009
- Minister for Rural Affairs, 2003 to 2008
- Minister for Lands, 2004 to 2011
- Minister Assisting the Minister for Natural Resources, 2005
- Minister for Juvenile Justice, 2005 to 2008
- Minister for Justice, 2005 to 2008
- Minister for Police, 2008 to 2009
- Minister for Planning and Minister for Infrastructure, 2009 to 2011
Political controversy
On 20 June 2011, the Independent Commission Against Corruption announced that it would hold a public inquiry into matters arising from the purchase of property at Currawong, Pittwater by the NSW Government. Concluding the investigation in mid-December, the Commission found that Kelly acted in a corrupt manner with respect to the purchase of the property by the NSW Government. The Commission found that Kelly, as the then Minister for Lands, authorised the purchase although he knew he was not authorised to do so; and that Kelly backdated a letter (before caretaker conventions commenced) knowing that it would be used by a public servant to falsely represent that written authority was held to authorise the purchase. The allegations generated significant media reports, commencing in March 2011, and it is possible that Kelly may face criminal charges relating to forgery. On release of the findings, Labor immediately moved to terminate Kelly's membership of the party.
See also
References
- ^ "ICAC has confirmed it will investigate former NSW Labor minister Tony Kelly over the sale of Currawong". The Australian. AAP. 20 June 2011. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- ^ Shanahan, Leo (13 December 2011). "Ex-Labor minister Tony Kelly may face charges". The Australian. Retrieved 19 December 2011.
- ^ "Inaugural Speech, Members" (PDF). New South Wales Legislative Council. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
- ^ "The Hon. (Tony) Anthony Bernard KELLY, ALGA MLC". Former members. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
- "Former NSW minister Tony Kelly resigns". The Sydney Morning Herald. AAP. 6 June 2011. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
- "Former NSW minister quits politics". ABC News. Australia. 6 June 2011. Retrieved 6 June 2011.
- "ICAC public inquiry into matters arising from Currawong property purchase". Current investigations: Operation Napier. Independent Commission Against Corruption. 20 June 2011. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- Tranter, Chi (6 July 2011). "Kelly backdated letter at cafe, ICAC told". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- Shanahan, Leo (12 July 2011). "Paying the political price for Currawong". The Australian. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- Nicholls, Sean (20 June 2011). "ICAC to investigate former minister Tony Kelly over purchase of Currawong". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- Nicholls, Sean (22 March 2011). "Labor hit by property scandal". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- Shanahan, Leo (8 July 2011). "Former planning minister Tony Kelly vowed to delve into land sale probe". The Australian. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- "Ex-minister faces forgery charge over $12m property buy: ICAC". The Sydney Morning Herald. 12 December 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2011.
- Foschia, Liz (12 December 2011). "Kelly engaged in corrupt conduct, ICAC finds". ABC News. Australia. Retrieved 19 December 2011.