Meet Peter

Peter Poulos was elected to the Legislative Council in 2021 to fill a casual vacancy following the retirement of the Hon John Ajaka.
Peter has a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Finance from the University of New South Wales (1998). After graduating, he worked in the Banking and Finance sector.
Peter has lived in Bardwell Park his entire life and still resides there. He is the son of Greek migrants, John and Maria Poulos who operated their own family small business.
Peter attended Bexley North Public School and Sydney Technical High School.
He is married to Vicki Poulos, who is a former Councillor on Bayside Council and together they have three children.
Peter is a former Councillor from Rockdale City Council (2004-2016) and served a term as Deputy Mayor.
He has been a member of the Liberal Party of Australia (NSW Division) since 1993 and was previously elected Urban Vice President during the term when the Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO was Party President. Peter was a member of the NSW State Executive, Liberal Party of Australia, NSW Division (2008-2012), Chair of the Local Government Oversight Committee, Treasurer of Liberal Friends of Greece, Member of the Convention Committee and held numerous office bearer positions and campaign related roles.
Peter was a Policy Adviser to the Minister for Energy and Environment, the Hon Matt Kean MP. He previously worked for several Members of Parliament including a period in Wollongong with Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells.
Peter and his family attend the Parish of St Stephanos Greek Orthodox Church in Hurlstone Park. He is an ardent supporter of the Parramatta Eels and Sydney FC.
Current Positions
6 May 2021
Position
Member of the NSW Legislative Council
13 May 2021
Position
Member, Committee on Children and Young People
13 May 2021
Position
Member, Regulation Committee
13 May 2021
Position
Member, Public Accountability Committee
20 May 2021
Position
Member, Portfolio Committee No. 4 – Regional New South Wales, Water and Agriculture
20 May 2021
Position
Member, Select Committee on the Government’s management of the Powerhouse Museum and other museums and cultural projects in New South Wales
3 June 2021
Position
Member, Portfolio Committee No. 1 – Premier and Finance
8 June 2021
Position
Chair, Committee on Children and Young People
9 June 2021
Position
Member, Committee on the Ombudsman, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission and the Crime Commission
16 June 2021
Position
Chair, Standing Committee on Social Issues
16 June 2021
Position
Member, Standing Committee on Social Issues
27 July 2021
Position
Deputy Chair, Committee on the Ombudsman, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission and the Crime Commission
22 December 2021
Position
Parliamentary Secretary for Wollongong and the Illawarra
6 May 2021
Position
Member of the NSW Legislative Council
13 May 2021
Position
Member, Committee on Children and Young People
13 May 2021
Position
Member, Regulation Committee
13 May 2021
Position
Member, Public Accountability Committee
20 May 2021
Position
Member, Portfolio Committee No. 4 – Regional New South Wales, Water and Agriculture
20 May 2021
Position
Member, Select Committee on the Government’s management of the Powerhouse Museum and other museums and cultural projects in New South Wales
3 June 2021
Position
Member, Portfolio Committee No. 1 – Premier and Finance
8 June 2021
Position
Chair, Committee on Children and Young People
9 June 2021
Position
Member, Committee on the Ombudsman, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission and the Crime Commission
16 June 2021
Position
Chair, Standing Committee on Social Issues
16 June 2021
Position
Member, Standing Committee on Social Issues
27 July 2021
Position
Deputy Chair, Committee on the Ombudsman, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission and the Crime Commission
22 December 2021
Position
Parliamentary Secretary for Wollongong and the Illawarra