Karyn Paluzzano was a Labor Party Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 2003 to 2010, representing the electorate of Penrith.
17 Facts About Karyn Paluzzano
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Karyn Paluzzano has lived in Penrith and Lower Blue Mountains for all her life.
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Karyn Paluzzano was educated at Glenbrook and Lapstone Primary Schools and Nepean High School.
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Karyn Paluzzano was awarded a Master of Education by Nepean College of Advanced Education, a Bachelor of Education and Diploma of Teaching, and an Associate Diploma in Medical Radiography.
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Karyn Paluzzano is married to Robert Karyn Paluzzano and with him has three children.
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Karyn Paluzzano was initially a radiographer and then became a teacher and university lecturer.
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Karyn Paluzzano has worked as a Senior Education Officer Consultant for the NSW Department of School Education.
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In 1999, Karyn Paluzzano was elected to Penrith City Council as a Councillor in the South Ward and remained a councilor until 2004.
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Karyn Paluzzano was re-elected at the 2007 state election, again on preferences, with a slightly increased majority.
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In 2008, Karyn Paluzzano was appointed Parliamentary Secretary Assisting the Minister for Education and Training by Premier Nathan Rees.
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Karyn Paluzzano retained the post after Kristina Keneally succeeded Rees in 2009.
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In December 2009, Timothy Horan, an Electorate Officer working for Karyn Paluzzano, alleged to the clerk of the Legislative Assembly that Karyn Paluzzano had illegally used public money to fund her re-election campaign.
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On 4 May 2010, Karyn Paluzzano stepped down as Parliamentary Secretary for Education and Training.
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Karyn Paluzzano's resignation came seven years and one day after her election to state parliament, making her eligible for a parliamentary pension.
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Karyn Paluzzano's resignation triggered a by-election for her seat, which saw it resoundingly lost to Liberal candidate Stuart Ayres on a swing of over 25 per cent.
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On 7 June 2012 Karyn Paluzzano pleaded guilty to four charges relating to falsely claiming parliamentary payments between 2006 and 2007, as well as giving misleading evidence to the corruption watchdog during the 2010 inquiry.
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On 6 September 2012, Karyn Paluzzano was sentenced to a minimum of twelve months' home detention.