# David Borger

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**David Lawrence Borger** (born 7 September 1969[citation needed]) is an Australian former politician. He represented the [seat of Granville](/source/Electoral_district_of_Granville) for the [Labor Party](/source/Australian_Labor_Party_(New_South_Wales_Branch)) in the [New South Wales Legislative Assembly](/source/New_South_Wales_Legislative_Assembly) from 2007 until 2011. Borger was Minister for Roads, Housing and Minister for Western Sydney in the [Rees](/source/Nathan_Rees) and [Keneally](/source/Kristina_Keneally) Labor Governments.[1] Borger currently serves as the executive director of Business Western Sydney.[2]

## Early years

Borger was an elected member of the [Parramatta City Council](/source/City_of_Parramatta), representing the Elizabeth Macarthur Ward, from 1995 to 2008. At 30 years of age, Borger became the youngest person to hold the office of [Lord Mayor of Parramatta](/source/List_of_mayors_and_lord_mayors_of_Parramatta). Borger served as Lord Mayor for two terms (1999–2000 and 2005–2007).[3]

## State politics

Following the retirement of [Kim Yeadon](/source/Kim_Yeadon), Borger won endorsement and then election for the seat of [Granville](/source/Electoral_district_of_Granville) at the [2007 state election](/source/2007_New_South_Wales_state_election).[1] Borger lost his seat at the [2011 state election](/source/2011_New_South_Wales_state_election) to his Liberal opponent [Tony Issa](/source/Tony_Issa).

In the Rees and Keneally Labor Governments, Borger was appointed to the following ministerial portfolios:[1]

- Minister for Western Sydney (2008–2011)
- Minister for Housing (2008–2009)
- Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads (2009–2010)
- Minister for Roads (2010–2011)

## Post-politics

Borger was appointed the inaugural Western Sydney Director of the [Sydney Business Chamber](/source/Sydney_Business_Chamber) in September 2012. The position has since evolved to become executive director of Business Western Sydney and, as of 2026, Borger continues to hold the role.[2]

In December 2024, Borger was appointed president of the Museum of Applied Arts and Science's ([Powerhouse Museum](/source/Powerhouse_Museum)) trust.[4]

## References

1. 2192. Retrieved 19 October 2019.

1. ["Meet the Team"](https://www.businesswesternsydney.com/about/meet-the-team). *Business Western Sydney*. Retrieved 27 April 2026.

1. ["Parramatta Fit For A New Leader"](https://web.archive.org/web/20080727230401/http://www.parracity.nsw.gov.au/home/media/2007/september_2007/parramatta_fit_for_a_new_leader). Parramatta City Council. 17 September 2007. Archived from [the original](http://www.parracity.nsw.gov.au/home/media/2007/september_2007/parramatta_fit_for_a_new_leader) on 27 July 2008. Retrieved 19 June 2010.

1. [Minister for the Arts](/source/Minister_for_the_Arts_(New_South_Wales)) (10 December 2024). ["New leadership at NSW Cultural Institutions"](https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dciths/ministerial-media-releases/new-leadership-at-nsw-cultural-institutions). [NSW Government](/source/NSW_Government). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250710195203/https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dciths/ministerial-media-releases/new-leadership-at-nsw-cultural-institutions) 10 July 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 December 2025.

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