Graham Annesley
| Graham Annesley | |
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| Minister for Sport and Recreation | |
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In office 3 April 2011 – 28 August 2013 |
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| Premier | Barry O'Farrell |
| Preceded by | Kevin Greene |
| Succeeded by | Gabrielle Upton |
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Miranda |
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In office 26 March 2011 – 28 August 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Barry Collier |
| Succeeded by | Barry Collier |
| Majority | 21.0% (2011) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 May 1957 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Domestic partner | Erica Clark |
| Children | Two |
| Residence | Sylvania, New South Wales |
| Occupation | Sport administrator |
| Website | Parliamentary webpage |
Graham Annesley (born 26 May 1957) is an Australian former politician, was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Miranda for the Liberal Party of Australia from 2011 to 2013. From 3 April 2011 to 28 August 2013 he was the Minister for Sport and Recreation in the O'Farrell Government.
Annesley is the chief executive officer of the Gold Coast Titans team in the National Rugby League. Annesley is a former chief operating officer of the National Rugby League, and a former leading rugby league referee.
Annesley commenced his rugby league career with the Parramatta District Rugby League Referees Association. Starting as a 13-year-old referee, Annesley also undertook later administrative roles in the Association, including Secretary (1979–1980) and President (1985–1988). He was elected as a Life Member of the Association in 1984.
Rising through the refereeing ranks, Annesley became a first grade referee in 1982. Between 1982 and 1997 he controlled 244 first-grade matches and six finals matches. He is ranked number 12 in the list of all-time first grade matches refereed.
Annesley's notable representative appointments include the 1994 State of Origin and test matches between Great Britain and Australia, also in 1994.
Annesley's business career included appointments with DHL Worldwide Express, McWilliams Wines, Totalisator Agency Board (TAB) and the Roads and Traffic Authority. He became a full-time sports administrator in 1995 as director of football for the NRL, promoted to chief operating officer in 2002.
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