Stephen is a Barrister and a former Mayor of the Dubbo Region. He has a national legal practise specialising in public law.
Stephen lives in Dubbo with his family and is a member of various arts and education boards in the Dubbo Region.
He is a former Vice President (Regional) of Local Government NSW and is passionate about the role local governments can play in community advocacy.
In his previous role as a councillor Stephen led a successful campaign for justice reinvestment and drug treatment services in Western NSW.
Stephen's legal career has included lengthy periods overseas including in Solomon Islands, Afghanistan and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
In 2014 Stephen was awarded the Operational Service (Civilian) for his government work in Afghanistan.
He is excited about how he can contribute to the progression of regional communities through service in the Legislative Council.